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 October 19, 2023 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 71 actions from October 19, 2023
The adopted resolution recognizes Governor Shapiro’s executive order creating a 33-member Behavioral Health Council and an advisory committee.
Recognizing Governor Shapiro's Executive Order to create a Behavioral Health Council in which state leaders, local governments, and community providers join forces to design and implement a statewide action plan with aim to address how to effectively deliver exceptional mental health and addiction care services.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted legislation authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 2106 E.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2106 E. Cumberland 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.
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 authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of four properties—5232 Chester Avenue, 5906 Market Street, 5908 Market Street, and 6025 Washington Avenue—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 5232 Chester Avenue, 5906 Market Street, 5908 Market Street, and 6025 Washington 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.
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 authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer 1511–17 S.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1511-17 S. 55th Street located in the 3rd 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.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Carlos “King Arthur” Alvaraz for his lifetime achievements in the music industry and his 2023 induction into the National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame.
Honoring Carlos "King Arthur" Alvaraz on his induction into the National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame and his lifetime achievements in the music industry.
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 declares October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month 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.
The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez for his service and heroism.
Recognizing and honoring the heroism of police officer Richard Mendez, an exceptional public servant, who gave everything in his duty to 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.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing October 20, 2023, as Community Media Day.
Recognizing Friday, October 20, 2023, as Community Media Day and Honoring Public, Educational, and Government Access Channels 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.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution also naming the 4200 block of Houghton Street as “William “Speedy” Morris Way.” The designation honors William “Speedy” Morris, a lifelong Roxborough resident known for his coaching and community contributions.
Also naming the 4200 Block of Houghton Street as "William "Speedy" Morris Way" to honor the legendary and impactful coaching of William "Speedy" Morris a lifelong resident of the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia.
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 authorizes the City Council’s Joint Committees on Education and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings about the costs and liabilities of improving access to youth sports.
Authorizing the Joint Committees on Education and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings to examine the cost and liabilities for the School District and the Department of Parks and Recreation to ease the barriers of access to youth sports.
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 authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 3112 W.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3112 W. Dakota Street located in the 5th 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.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Student Activists Against Sexual Assault, a Temple University student organization, for its work to raise awareness of sexual violence and promote prevention.
Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week, Student Activists Against Sexual Assault, for their continued determination and advocacy towards sexual violence awareness and prevention at Temple University.
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 and honoring Vicki Riley for her decades of service as Public Information Officer at the Philadelphia Department of Revenue.
Recognizing and honoring Vicki Riley on the occasion of her retirement.
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 recognizes and honors Eagle Staffing Company, a woman-owned recruitment business in Philadelphia’s 9th Council District, for being named a Comcast RISE awardee.
Recognizing and honoring Eagle Staffing Company, located in the 9th Council District, for being a Comcast RISE awardee.
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 recognizes and honors Brilliant Stars Learning Center in Philadelphia’s 9th Council District for being named a Comcast RISE awardee.
Recognizing and honoring Brilliant Stars Learning Center, located in the 9th Council District, for being a Comcast RISE awardee.
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 recognizes and honors Beneficial Multiservices LLC, a business in Philadelphia’s 9th Council District, for being named a Comcast RISE awardee.
Recognizing and honoring Beneficial Multiservices LLC, located in the 9th Council District, for being a Comcast RISE awardee.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance extends the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s term of existence for 50 years from the date the ordinance was adopted.
Extending the term of existence of The Philadelphia Parking Authority.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance approves amendments to the University of Pennsylvania Master Plan for the area bounded by Walnut Street, 33rd Street, Spruce Street, and 34th Street.
To approve amendments to the University of Pennsylvania Master Plan in the area bounded by Walnut Street, 33rd Street, Spruce Street, and 34th Street, related to the Stuart Weitzman Hall at 220 S. 33rd Street.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.