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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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the January 26, 2023 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 26 actions from January 26, 2023
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
January 25, 2023 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. 220918 - Approval with Amendments Bill No. 220944 - Approval with amendments Bill No. 220945 - Approval with amendments Bill No. 220946 - Approval with amendments Bill No. 220948 - Approval with amendments Bill No. 220949 - Approval with amendments Bill No. 220950 - Approval with amendments Bill No. 220969 Bill No. 220970 Bill No. 220973 - Not for approval Sincerely, James F. Kenney Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This withdrawn resolution would have recognized and honored Rodney Little for more than 33 years of military and public service.
Recognizing and honoring Rodney Little for his exemplary and outstanding service as a dedicated military officer and public servant.
WITHDRAWN
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer 3001 Martha Street in the 1st Councilmanic District under the city’s land-bank rules.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3001 Martha Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to introduce legislation allowing Philadelphia and other Pennsylvania cities and counties of the first class to set their own minimum wage laws.
Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to introduce legislation allowing Cities and Counties of the First Class to set their own minimum wage laws.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution condemning the Union League of Philadelphia for awarding its Gold Medal to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Condemning the Union League of Philadelphia for bestowing its highest honor, the Gold Medal, upon Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Berisford “BJ” Jones, co-chair of the Philadelphia Police Department LGBTQ Liaison Committee, for his work improving relations between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Recognizing Berisford "BJ" Jones, co-chair of the Philadelphia Police Department LGBTQ Liaison Committee, for his tireless efforts toward improving relations between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Berisford “BJ” Jones, co-chair of the Philadelphia Police Department LGBTQ Liaison Committee, for his work improving relations between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Recognizing Berisford "BJ" Jones, co-chair of the Philadelphia Police Department LGBTQ Liaison Committee, for his tireless efforts toward improving relations between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted, this resolution honors the life and legacy of South Philadelphia disc jockey and entertainer Jerry Blavat, known as “The Geator with the Heater” and “The Boss with the Hot Sauce.” It recognizes his influence on Philadelphia’s music culture and provides for an engrossed copy of the resolution to be presented to his family.
Honoring the life and legacy of South Philadelphia Legendary Disc Jockey and Entertainer Jerry Blavat known as "The Geator with the Heater" and "The Boss with the Hot Sauce".
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted, this resolution honors the life and legacy of South Philadelphia disc jockey and entertainer Jerry Blavat, known as “The Geator with the Heater” and “The Boss with the Hot Sauce.” It recognizes his influence on Philadelphia’s music culture and provides for an engrossed copy of the resolution to be presented to his family.
Honoring the life and legacy of South Philadelphia Legendary Disc Jockey and Entertainer Jerry Blavat known as "The Geator with the Heater" and "The Boss with the Hot Sauce".
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing February 1–7, 2023, as National Gun Violence Survivor Week.
Recognizing February 1-7, 2023, as National Gun Violence Survivor Week, in honor of survivors of gun violence and the lifelong burdens they carry.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing February 1–7, 2023, as National Gun Violence Survivor Week.
Recognizing February 1-7, 2023, as National Gun Violence Survivor Week, in honor of survivors of gun violence and the lifelong burdens they carry.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This withdrawn resolution would have honored Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Honoring the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. on the occasion of their 92nd North Atlantic Regional Conference, and declaring March 9, 2023 as "Alpha Kappa Alpha Day" in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging the U.S.
Urging the United States Congress to pass the "Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act", introduced last session by U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Calif.-13), which would repeal the Tiahrt Amendments, whose provisions have hampered efforts to address gun trafficking by, among other things, identifying and holding accountable irresponsible gun dealers and owners.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes and honors the Philadelphia High School for Girls on its 175th anniversary.
Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia High School for Girls on its Demisemiseptcentennial Anniversary - 175 years of academic excellence.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes and honors the Philadelphia High School for Girls on its 175th anniversary.
Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia High School for Girls on its Demisemiseptcentennial Anniversary - 175 years of academic excellence.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings about Philadelphia’s child welfare workforce.
Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to conduct hearings to examine the state of Philadelphia's child welfare workforce.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings about Philadelphia’s child welfare workforce.
Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to conduct hearings to examine the state of Philadelphia's child welfare workforce.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution commemorates the closing of Relish, a West Oak Lane restaurant and jazz venue operated by Robert and Benjamin Bynum.
To commemorate the closing of Relish, the beloved West Oak Lane institution
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.