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 October 6, 2022 meeting.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
October 5, 2022 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill Number 220007, which was passed by Council at its session on September 22, 2022. This Bill amends Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code entitled, "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending a section as proposed to be added by Bill Number 210778, entitled the "/AHP, Affordable Housing Preservation Overlay District" to add certain areas of land in the 3rd Council District. This Bill amends a provision of The Philadelphia Code with respect to which the City remains in ongoing litigation. I am returning without my signature Bill Number 220007. Respectfully, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
READ AND FILED
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This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning the transfer of fee-simple ownership of 239 N.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 239 N. Paxon Street; 5804 Hazel Avenue 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.
READ AND FILED
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The adopted resolution honors the life and legacy of Samuel Tin-sing Mok, recognizing his military service, federal government leadership, public service, and work supporting the Asian Pacific American community.
Honoring the life and legacy of Samuel Tin-sing Mok for his exemplary and outstanding service to the United States as a trailblazing military officer, statesman, public servant, and entrepreneur.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution designating October 9–15, 2022, as Italian American Heritage Week in Philadelphia.
Designating the week of Sunday, October 9 through Saturday, October 15, 2022 as "Italian American Heritage Week" in the City of Philadelphia and honoring Deana Martin as the Grand Marshall of the 2022 Philadelphia Italian American Parade.
ADOPTED
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Adopted by City Council, this resolution recognizes the Drexel University Black Alumni Council for publishing its first book, “A Legacy to Share, Navigating Life’s Challenges and Celebrating Our Greatest Achievements.” The book is a collection of 56 stories by Black Drexel alumni about their experiences, accomplishments, and resilience.
Recognizing the Drexel University Black Alumni Council for the release of its first book, 'A Legacy to Share, Navigating Life's Challenges and Celebrating Our Greatest Achievements.'
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold public hearings about Brooklyn’s Nehemiah Program and whether a similar model could be implemented in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold public hearings examining Brooklyn's Nehemiah Program and its possible implementation in Philadelphia to increase the City's affordable housing availability.
ADOPTED
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Adopted Resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold public hearings about MV Realty of Pennsylvania LLC and its Homeowner Benefit Agreements.
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold public hearings examining MV Realty of Pennsylvania LLC and their Homeowner Benefits Agreement and the impact these agreements may have on Philadelphia homeowners.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Zuhairah McGill, founder of the First World Theatre Ensemble in West Philadelphia.
Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, Zuhairah McGill, founder of the First World Theatre Ensemble in West Philadelphia, for representing Philadelphia at the National Black Theatre festival in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution honoring the George Washington High School Competitive Spirit Team for becoming the first team in the School District of Philadelphia to earn a place in the National Cheerleaders Association High School Nationals Competition.
Honoring the outstanding and historic achievement of the George Washington High School Competitive Spirit Team for becoming the first team in the School District of Philadelphia to earn a spot in the National Cheerleaders Association High School Nationals Competition.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution recognizes and honors MISKEEN ORIGINALS® and its co-founders for more than 20 years of contributions to art and fashion in Philadelphia during Minority Enterprise Development Week 2022.
Recognizing and honoring MISKEEN ORIGINALS(r) and its co-founders for over 20 years of producing wearable works of art during Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week 2022.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer 2843-2861 Janney Street and 2842-2860 Weikel Street in the 1st Councilmanic District to Janney Street Apartments, LP for $1.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2843-2861 Janney Street and 2842-2860 Weikel Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 3001 Martha 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 3001 Martha 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
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The adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania State Senate and Governor Tom Wolf to pass House Bill 1419, the “Dignity for Incarcerated Women” Act.
Urging the Pennsylvania State Senate and Governor Tom Wolf to pass House Bill 1419, known as the "Dignity for Incarcerated Women" Act, intended to improve conditions and treatment of pregnant people in Pennsylvania's jails and prisons.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer 11 listed properties in the 4th Councilmanic District to Civetta 1, LLC for $3,200.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 650 N. Conestoga Street, 658 N. Conestoga Street, 662 N. Conestoga Street, 5436 W. Girard Avenue, 5552 Harmer Street, 653 N. Sickels Street, 534 -36 N. 54th Street, 538-40 N. 54th Street, 546 N. 54th Street, 550 N. 54th Street, 623-33 N. 55th Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution naming the 4100 block of Monument Road “Jim Gardner Way” to honor Jim Gardner’s retirement after a decades-long career as a 6ABC news anchor.
Also naming the 4100 Block of Monument Road as "Jim Gardner Way," in honor of Jim Gardner to commemorate his retirement after a decades long career in broadcast journalism as an anchor with 6ABC.
ADOPTED
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This enacted measure amended Philadelphia’s residential eviction diversion program.
Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to modify requirements and authorizations related to the City's residential eviction diversion program, including associated changes to the landlord and tenant relationship, and to make certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted ordinance expands Philadelphia’s Affordable Housing Preservation Overlay District to additional properties in areas near Haverford Avenue, Market Street, Walnut Street, and several numbered streets.
Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code entitled, "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending a section as proposed to be added by Bill No. 210778, entitled the "/AHP, Affordable Housing Preservation Overlay District" to add certain areas, within the area bounded by Haverford Avenue, 38th Street, Walnut Street and 46th Street, to the district and making other changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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