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
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the October 26, 2023 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 77 actions from October 26, 2023
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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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."
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
This enacted ordinance authorizes a “Basic Utilities and Services” use at a specified location within East Fairmount Park.
Authorizing Basic Utilities and Services use on a certain location within a section of East Fairmount Park bounded by the right-of-way of the CSX Railroad, Girard Avenue, and 33rd Street.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill directed that Philadelphia voters be asked whether to amend the City’s Home Rule Charter to require the City to indemnify and defend registered community organizations against claims arising from their lawful participation in the zoning variance process.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council 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 authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution declares October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.