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 September 15, 2022 meeting.
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The adopted resolution confirms approval for the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 12 listed properties in the 1st Councilmanic District for a revised housing project.
Confirming approval of Resolution No. 210976, adopted December 9, 2021, authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1739 S. 5th Street; 1919 S. 6th Street; 2612 S. 9th Street; 411, 418, 424, 432-34, 624, 626 Cantrell Street; 424, 426 Mercy Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer the City’s title to 2863 Amber 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 2863 Amber Street in the First 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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution confirms approval for the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of properties on E.
Confirming Approval of Resolution No. 210975, adopted December 9, 2021, authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2148, 2150, 2154, 2156 E. Birch Street, 2032 E. Lehigh Avenue, 2055, 2057 E. Rush Street, 2154, 2155, 2156, 2157, 2158, 2159, 2160, 2161 E. Stella Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code, after certain changes in conditions.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution renaming North 33rd Street between Chestnut and Arch Streets as “Squash Way.” The new name recognizes the Arlen Specter US Squash Center and its connection to squash programs and competitions in Philadelphia.
Renaming North 33rd Street, between Chestnut and Arch Streets as "Squash Way," in recognition of the Arlen Specter US Squash Center.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating the Philly Phantomz women’s tackle football team and eight players—Kia Ivery, Candace Walker, Dominique Williams, Star Wright, Monique Wilson, Angela Wells, Latasha Richardson, and Hannah Degraffinreid—for being named to the Women’s National Football Conference All-Pro list.
Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, The Philly Phantomz and the eight all-pro players, Kia Ivery, Candace Walker, Dominique Williams, Star Wright, Monique Wilson, Angela Wells, Latasha Richardson, and Hannah Degraffinreid for making the Women's National Football Conference All-pro list.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted law changes Philadelphia’s rules for removing newsstands.
Amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Newsstands," by adding provisions related to removal and relocation, all under certain terms and conditions.
NO ACTION TAKEN
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This bill, which was vetoed by the mayor, would revise Philadelphia’s Ninth District Overlay zoning rules.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Section 14-520, entitled "/NDO, Ninth District Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.
VETOED
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This enacted law changes Philadelphia’s real estate tax rules for property owners who timely appeal their assessed value for tax year 2023 or later.
Amending Section 19-1303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Discounts and Additions to Tax," by tolling additions, interest and penalties on real estate tax when the assessed value of property is under appeal and limiting tax payments due based on certain assessments under appeal; all under certain terms and conditions.
NO ACTION TAKEN
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This enacted ordinance establishes a fund for Registered Community Organizations to obtain legal representation for hearings and appeals before the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising Section 14-303(11A), entitled "Registered Community Organizations," by establishing a fund to be used by Registered Community Organizations to obtain legal representation for hearings and appeals before the Zoning Board of Adjustments, all under certain terms and conditions.
NO ACTION TAKEN
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This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s rules for disposing of surplus public properties without a competitive process, especially in the 3rd and 4th Council Districts.
Amending Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Surplus Properties," by adding criteria for evaluating non-competitive dispositions, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ
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This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s rules for disposing of surplus public properties without a competitive process, especially in the 3rd and 4th Council Districts.
Amending Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Surplus Properties," by adding criteria for evaluating non-competitive dispositions, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ
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The enacted measure adds rules for children in the custody of Philadelphia’s Department of Human Services to be screened for Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Veterans, and other benefits within 60 days and to receive help applying for benefits when eligible.
Amending Chapter 21-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Foster Care," to add new provisions related to screening and application for benefits for foster youth; limiting the use of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Veterans or other various benefits; and providing notice to the foster child for certain actions taken with respect to Social Security and other benefits; all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND PASSED
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The enacted ordinance adds requirements for demolition permits involving structures that are currently or were formerly used as churches, synagogues, mosques, or other religious facilities and are at least 50 years old.
Amending Section A-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Demolition and Relocation of Structures," to add additional requirements for the issuance of demolition permits for structures currently or previously used as religious facilities; all under certain terms and conditions.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Other recorded action without a published tally.