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 26, 2023 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 46 actions from October 26, 2023
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain properties in the area bounded by Wharton Street, Newkirk Street, Reed Street, and 29th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wharton Street, Newkirk Street, Reed Street, and 29th Street.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 5232 Chester Avenue in the 3rd Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5232 Chester Avenue 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.
This 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.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer the City’s title to 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 declares October as Clergy Appreciation Month in Philadelphia.
Declaring October as Clergy Appreciation 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.
The adopted resolution honors Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles and the African People’s Education & Defense Fund for their work providing affordable furniture and home goods, jobs, training, and volunteer opportunities to Philadelphians and supporting economic development and self-determination programs for Black communities.
Honoring and recognizing Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles and the African People's Education & Defense Fund for defending the rights of the African community; providing affordable furniture and home goods to Philadelphians; providing jobs, job training, and volunteer opportunities; and committing all profits to supporting economic development and self-determination programs for Black communities across the country.
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 honoring Lori “Tree Queen” Maple Hayes on her retirement after 42 years of service to the City.
Honoring and recognizing Lori "Tree Queen" Maple Hayes, on the occasion of her retirement, for her vision, leadership, integrity, and unwavering dedication to curating Philadelphia's parks, trees, and greenery over her 42-year career of service 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.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold public hearings about recent pharmacy closures in Philadelphia, including Rite Aid closures.
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold public hearings exploring the effects of recent pharmacy closures, including Rite Aid, in the City of Philadelphia and the impact this has on prescription access and vital pharmacy health services for senior citizens.
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 confirms Matthew Stitt’s re-appointment to the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority.
Confirming the re-appointment of Matthew Stitt to the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority to serve in the term ending January 1, 2029.
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 celebrating the life and memory of Robert “Chris” Goy, II.
Honoring and celebrating the life and memory of our friend and colleague, Robert "Chris" Goy, II.
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 proposes a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment requiring the City to defend and indemnify registered community organizations that comply with the Zoning Code when claims arise from their lawful participation in the City’s zoning variance process.
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for indemnification and defense by the City in connection with claims made against any registered community organization arising directly out of the lawful participation by such an organization in zoning matters and related land-use process; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating the artists of “Legacy Reclaimed: A 7th Ward Tribute” as Champions of the Week.
Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week, the artists of "Legacy Reclaimed: A 7th Ward Tribute," for their efforts in promoting and showcasing the history of the Black residents of Philadelphia's historic 7th Ward.
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 recognizing and honoring Elizabeth A.
Recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Elizabeth A. Murphy for her exceptional leadership at PECO and her subsequent retirement after an astounding sixteen-year career.
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 recognizes the 10th-grade students at Hill-Freedman World Academy for being featured in the HBO documentary "Stand Up & Shout: Songs From a Philly High School." It commends their songwriting and musicianship and provides an engrossed copy to express City Council’s respect and appreciation.
Recognizing the 10th Graders at Hill-Freedman World Academy for being featured in the HBO Documentary "Stand Up & Shout: Songs From a Philly High School."
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The pocket-vetoed proposal would amend Philadelphia’s protections for displaced contract workers in services such as security, janitorial work, building maintenance, food and beverage, health care, parking, and hotel services.
Amending Chapter 9-2300 of The Philadelphia Code to provide greater protections for displaced contract workers.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by Dickinson Street, 23rd Street, Cross Street, and 24th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Dickinson Street, 23rd Street, Cross Street and 24th Street.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This proposal, currently held in committee, would change the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by Queen Lane, Wissahickon Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard (Extended), and Henry Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Queen Lane, Wissahickon Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard (Extended), and Henry Avenue, and to amend Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District," and make related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes “Basic Utilities and Services” use at a specified site within West Fairmount Park, in the area bounded by Wynnefield Avenue (extended), Belmont Avenue, and Parkside Avenue.
Authorizing Basic Utilities and Services use on a certain location within a section of West Fairmount Park bounded by Wynnefield Avenue (extended), Belmont Avenue, and Parkside Avenue.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.