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 19, 2022 meeting.
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This communication, now placed on file, advises City Council that Bill Nos.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210933, 220112, 220113, 220224 and 220298, which were passed by Council on May 5, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on May 18, 2022.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed ordinance concerning City-owned property and related easements, titles, leases, and agreements.
Transmitting an ordinance Authorizing the Public Property Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to execute all documents necessary and appropriate, including conveyances of easements, title, and other interests in City-owned real estate, new leases and amendments to existing leases, to facilitate and support the coordinated and comprehensive development of the Delaware River waterfront, Interstate 95, and Christopher Columbus Boulevard (formerly a portion of Delaware Avenue), in the area bounded by Market Street, Pemberton Street, Front Street, and the Delaware River bulkhead line; and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute corresponding conveyances, amendments and agreements; all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND FILED
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Market Street (Extended), the Delaware River, Dock Street (Extended), and 2nd Street, in order to facilitate development of public open space extending above Christopher Columbus Boulevard and the Delaware Expressway.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning City-owned lots and buildings in the Seventh Councilmanic District.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in the Seventh 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.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning certain City-owned lots and buildings in Philadelphia’s Fifth Councilmanic District.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in the Fifth 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.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution adopting the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official hazard mitigation plan of the City of Philadelphia.
READ AND FILED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan as the city’s official plan for identifying natural and other hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities.
Adopting the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official hazard mitigation plan of the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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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.
ADOPTED
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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.
ADOPTED
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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.
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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.
ADOPTED
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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.
ADOPTED
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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.
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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.
ADOPTED
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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."
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Philadelphia-born author, podcaster, cultural critic, and Peabody Award winner Phil Yu.
Honoring Philadelphia-born author, podcaster, cultural critic, media trailblazer, and Peabody award winner Phil Yu, founder of "Angry Asian Man," a destination website on Asian American pop culture, politics, sports, and more, and co-author of the New York Times best seller Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the 90s to Now.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Philadelphia-born author, podcaster, cultural critic, and Peabody Award winner Phil Yu.
Honoring Philadelphia-born author, podcaster, cultural critic, media trailblazer, and Peabody award winner Phil Yu, founder of "Angry Asian Man," a destination website on Asian American pop culture, politics, sports, and more, and co-author of the New York Times best seller Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the 90s to Now.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring twelve emerging Asian American leaders during Asian American and Pacific Islander History Month.
Honoring twelve of Philadelphia's emerging Asian American leaders: Lan Dinh, Chi-Ser Tran, Neil Makhija, Dr. Esther Hio-Tong Castillo, Stephanie Sun, Anne Ishii, Jennie Nam, Sreymum Sok, Sinta Storms, Thi Lam, Sheila Maddali, and Maia Weintraub for their deep commitment to empowering their communities, and their work in fighting for food sovereignty, dismantling barriers in social services, expanding economic opportunity and justice, investing in community-based arts, advancing representation in sports, and protecting civil rights on the occasion of Asian American and Pacific Islander History Month.
ADOPTED
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