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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Council actions
Procedural actions actions from the February 23, 2023 meeting.
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Showing 1-14 of 14 actions from February 23, 2023
This adopted resolution mourns the death of Temple University Police Officer Christopher David Fitzgerald, honors his memory, and recognizes his legacy after he was killed in the line of duty on February 18, 2023.
Mourning the life, honoring the memory, and enshrining the legacy of Temple University Police Officer Christopher David Fitzgerald who tragically fell in the line of duty on February 18, 2023.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution renaming the 4900 block of Walnut Street “Paul L.
Renaming the 4900 block of Walnut Street "Paul L. Robeson Way" to honor the life and legacy of Paul Leroy Robeson, Esq., Actor Singer, Athlete, Lawyer, Author, Activist, Scholar, Linguist and American Hero. Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia's Paul Leroy Robeson, on his 125th birthday and his exemplary service to the world with special acknowledgment of his leadership in civil rights, sports, and the arts.
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 authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of five properties in the Second Councilmanic District 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 1728 Federal Street, 1213 S. Bonsall Street, 2114 Manton Street, 1303 S. 23rd Street & 1148 S. Cleveland Street in the Second 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.
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 designating March 8, 2023, as “Joe Frazier Day” in honor of Joe Frazier’s victory over Muhammad Ali in the 1971 “Fight of the Century.” The resolution also provides for an engrossed copy to be presented to Frazier’s family as a sign of the Council’s respect and admiration.
Designating March 8, 2023, as "Joe Frazier Day" in the City of Philadelphia in honor and recognition of "Smokin'" Joe Frazier's heavyweight championship victory over Muhammad Ali in the Fight of the Century.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted legislation names the 5900 block of Media Street “James Rice Way” in honor of James Rice, the owner of Rice’s barbershop, which has served the Carroll Park neighborhood since 1951.
Also naming the 5900 Block of Media Street as "James Rice Way", in honor of James Rice, the owner of Rice's barbershop, which has served the Carroll Park neighborhood of Philadelphia since 1951.
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 honors the late Barbara Daniel Cox, organizer of the Black Family Reunion, by naming the section of 41st Street between Parkside Avenue and South Concourse Drive “Barbara Daniel Cox Way.” The title identifies the street as North 41st Street, while the resolution’s final clause identifies it as South 41st Street.
Also naming North 41st Street between Parkside Avenue and South Concourse Drive as "Barbara Daniel Cox Way," in honor of the late Barbara Daniel Cox, organizer of the Black Family Reunion.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted, this resolution honors and congratulates Derrick Copes, owner of Best Hands Mobile Detailing, for the success of his Philadelphia-area business and his efforts to make automotive detailing more accessible.
Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, Derrick Copes, on the success of his business, Best Hands Mobile Detailing, and for his constant efforts to make the detailing business more accessible through his social media outreach efforts.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution honors and congratulates the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists on its 50th year representing Black media professionals in Philadelphia.
Honoring and congratulating the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists, for celebrating the organization's 50th year representing the Black media industry professionals of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently held in committee, would amend Philadelphia’s zoning use regulations to clarify that selling marijuana for recreational or other non-medical purposes is not included in the “Medical Marijuana Dispensary” use category.
Amending Chapter 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code ("Use Regulations") to clarify that the sale of marijuana for recreational use is not included in the Medical Marijuana Dispensary use category, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill establishes two-hour parking limits on sections of Mifflin, S.
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Mifflin street, and S. 20th street; S. 17th street, between Wolf street and Jackson street; S. 18th street and Snyder avenue; Mole street, between Moore street and McKean street; Carlisle street and Jackson street; Rosewood street and Tasker street.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes a no-truck-parking rule at all times on both sides of 66th Street between Morris Park Road and Sherwood Road.
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of 66th Street between Morris Park Road and Sherwood Road.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes paving Boston Place between Tenth and Eleventh Streets.
Authorizing the paving of Boston Place from Tenth Street to Eleventh Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Board of Surveyors to add Boston Place, from Tenth Street to Eleventh Street north of York Street, to the official City Plan and revise the related street lines and grades.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 125 by placing on the City Plan Boston Place from Tenth Street to Eleventh Street, north of York Street, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the bed of said Boston Place.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill changes compensation for members of Philadelphia’s Environmental Justice Advisory Commission.
Amending Section 20-304 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Compensation for Members of Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils," by revising the compensation for members of the Environmental Justice Advisory Commission, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.