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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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Council actions

Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the December 15, 2022 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 53 actions from December 15, 2022

Procedural2022-12-15
Resolution 221027

This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer, without payment, the deeds for 3418, 3420, and 3422 Kensington Avenue to the Philadelphia Land Bank.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 3418 Kensington avenue, 3420 Kensington avenue and 3422 Kensington avenue, located in the Seventh Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2022-12-15
Resolution 221027

This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer, without payment, the deeds for 3418, 3420, and 3422 Kensington Avenue to the Philadelphia Land Bank.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 3418 Kensington avenue, 3420 Kensington avenue and 3422 Kensington avenue, located in the Seventh Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2022-12-15
COMMUNICATION 221047

This communication reports that Mayor James F.

December 6, 2022 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill Number 220776, which was introduced into City Council on September 29, 2022, by Councilmember O'Neill. Bill Number 220776 amends the Philadelphia Zoning Map by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located throughout the Tenth Councilmanic District. This Bill will amend the zoning maps by rezoning Council District Ten's "CMX-2," Commercial Mixed-Use zoned properties to "CMX-1," Commercial Mixed-Use. This involves rezoning 446 parcels covering 96 acres. The Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) reviewed this legislation and recommended against approval. The PCPC acknowledged that some CMX-2 properties have had difficulty finding commercial tenants, but further noted that the rezoning would have the impact of dramatically limiting the types of businesses that would be permitted. For example, all restaurants, prepared foo...

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2022-12-15
COMMUNICATION 221046

This communication, placed on file, advised City Council that Bill Nos.

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 220737, 220738, 220739, 220740, and 220829, which were passed by Council on December 1, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on December 14, 2022.

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2022-12-15
COMMUNICATION 221045

This communication advised City Council that Bill No.

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 220654-A, which were passed by Council on December 1, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on December 14, 2022.

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2022-12-15
COMMUNICATION 221044

This communication advised City Council that Bill Nos.

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 220638 and 220742, which were passed by Council on December 8, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on December 14, 2022.

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2022-12-15
COMMUNICATION 221043

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

December 14, 2022 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 220913 Bill No. 220915 Bill No. 220916 Bill No. 220917 Bill No. 220918 - 45 days Bill No. 220919 Bill No. 220921 Bill No. 220942 - Not for approval Bill No. 220944 - 45 days Bill No. 220945 - 45 days Bill No. 220946- 45 days Bill No. 220948- 45 days Bill No. 220949 - 45 days Bill No. 220950 - 45 days Sincerely, James F. Kenney Mayor

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2022-12-15
Resolution 221041

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming January 13, 2023, as Korean American Day in Philadelphia.

Proclaiming January 13, 2023 as Korean American Day in Philadelphia to Celebrate and Commemorate the Proud Heritage of Korean Americans and their Invaluable Contributions to Enhance the City's Culture, Economy, and the Founding Ideals of Independence and Democracy.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2022-12-15
Resolution 221041

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming January 13, 2023, as Korean American Day in Philadelphia.

Proclaiming January 13, 2023 as Korean American Day in Philadelphia to Celebrate and Commemorate the Proud Heritage of Korean Americans and their Invaluable Contributions to Enhance the City's Culture, Economy, and the Founding Ideals of Independence and Democracy.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2022-12-15
Resolution 221040

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month in Philadelphia.

Recognizing the month of December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2022-12-15
Resolution 221040

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month in Philadelphia.

Recognizing the month of December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2022-12-15
Resolution 221039

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing December as National Write a Business Plan Month in Philadelphia.

Recognizing the month of December as National Write a Business Plan month in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2022-12-15
Resolution 221039

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing December as National Write a Business Plan Month in Philadelphia.

Recognizing the month of December as National Write a Business Plan month in the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2022-12-15
Resolution 221035

The adopted resolution authorizes a Special Committee on Retention and Recruitment of Municipal Workers.

Authorizing the creation of a "Special Committee on Retention and Recruitment of Municipal Workers" to analyze and recommend ways to modernize the City's hiring procedures; recommend strategies to retain current City workers; and recruit new workers by, to the greatest extent possible, hiring City residents.

Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2022-12-15
Resolution 221035

The adopted resolution authorizes a Special Committee on Retention and Recruitment of Municipal Workers.

Authorizing the creation of a "Special Committee on Retention and Recruitment of Municipal Workers" to analyze and recommend ways to modernize the City's hiring procedures; recommend strategies to retain current City workers; and recruit new workers by, to the greatest extent possible, hiring City residents.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2022-12-15
Resolution 221034

The adopted resolution honors Samantha J.

Honoring Samantha J. Williams, Esq., recognizing her service to the citizens of Philadelphia, and wishing her well in her future endeavors.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2022-12-15
Resolution 221034

The adopted resolution honors Samantha J.

Honoring Samantha J. Williams, Esq., recognizing her service to the citizens of Philadelphia, and wishing her well in her future endeavors.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2022-12-15
Resolution 221033

The withdrawn resolution would have authorized the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer, without payment, deeds for several properties in the Third Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Land Bank.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the Third Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: Cambridge street, Fairmount avenue and Pallas street, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.