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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 27, 2022 meeting.

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Showing 19-29 of 29 actions from October 27, 2022

Council Action2022-10-27
Resolution 220883

This adopted resolution honors the Philadelphia Phillies for winning the 2022 National League Championship.

Honoring the Philadelphia Phillies for winning the 2022 National League Championship and challenging Houston City Council to a bet that the Phillies will defeat the Astros in the 2022 World Series.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2022-10-27
Resolution 220857

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging Drexel University, which received the Atwater Kent Collection, to safeguard the collection and protect the interests of donors and the public.

Urging Drexel University, as the recipient of the Atwater Kent Collection to ensure adequate stewardship of the collection and protect the interest of donors, art lovers, and the residents of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2022-10-27
Resolution 220856

This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer, without payment, ownership deeds for 2843–2861 Janney Street and 2842–2860 Weikel Street to the Philadelphia Land Bank.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 2843-2861 Janney street and 2842-2860 Weikel street located in the First Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2022-10-27
Resolution 220853

This adopted resolution encourages Philadelphia’s Law Department to sue the State of Pennsylvania for refusing to take custody of juveniles sentenced to state facilities who remain at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center.

Encouraging the Law Department to file a lawsuit against the State of Pennsylvania seeking injunctive relief for their refusal to take custody of juveniles sentenced to state facilities who are currently housed at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center (PJJSC).

ADOPTED

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Council Action2022-10-27
Resolution 220851

This adopted resolution declares October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Philadelphia.

Declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2022-10-27
Resolution 220849

The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of specified properties on N.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1510, 1512, 1514, 1520-26, 1530, 1532-34, 1538, 1540, 1542, 1548, 1552, 1554, 1556, 1558, 1563 N Darien Street, 1526, 1528, 1540 N. 8th Street, 1501-13, 1529, 1545, 1549, 1551 N. 9th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2022-10-27
Bill 220813

The enacted measure clarifies Philadelphia’s COVID-19 Leave rules and changes which employers and employees are covered.

Amending Bill No. 220051-A, entitled "An Ordinance amending Section 9-4116 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled '2021 Public Health Emergency Leave,' to establish additional leave time under certain circumstance, modify existing provisions concerning the paid sick leave, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions," to clarify the modifications to The Philadelphia Code intended to be made by the Bill, and make technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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Council Action2022-10-27
Bill 220662-A

This enacted ordinance created the Nehemiah Homes Overlay District for residentially zoned lots in an area bounded by Girard Avenue, Watts Street, Parrish Street, Broad Street, Brown Street, and 12th Street.

To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/NHO, Nehemiah Homes Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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Council Action2022-10-27
Bill 220661

The enacted ordinance creates the Yorktown Neighborhood Overlay District for residentially zoned lots between Girard Avenue, 13th Street, Cecil B.

To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/YOD, Yorktown Neighborhood Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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Council Action2022-10-27
Bill 220659-A

This enacted ordinance corrects a date error in the Philadelphia Code concerning the resident Net Profits Tax.

Amending Bill No. 220401, entitled "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," to correct a typographical error in stating the period in which a reduction in the resident Net Profits Tax rate is applicable.

READ

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Council Action2022-10-27
Bill 220658-A

The enacted ordinance creates the Nelson Brown People’s Village Overlay District for residentially zoned lots between Susquehanna Avenue, 11th Street, Diamond Street, and 13th Street.

To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/NBO, Nelson Brown People's Village Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.