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.
Action types
Council actions
Other actions actions from the November 30, 2023 meeting.
Meeting dates
Page 1 of 2
Showing 1-18 of 26 actions from November 30, 2023
This communication reports that the mayor returned unsigned Bill 230574, a proposal to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Code by creating the Brewerytown-Sharswood Overlay Subarea in the Lower North Planning District.
November 28, 2023 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 230574, passed by City Council on November 16, 2023, by Councilmember Jones, Jr., for Council President Clarke. Bill No. 230574 amends the Philadelphia Zoning Code by revising Chapter 14-500, "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the Brewerytown-Sharswood Overlay Subarea in the Lower North Planning District. This bill is intended to introduce height limits for residential development in portions of five neighborhoods. Our administration believes that the height provisions in this bill conflict with the existing Strawberry Mansion Neighborhood Conservation District. The goals of this bill could be partially achieved by zoning the residential blocks to RSA-6, Residential Single-Family, which has a two-story height limit. The bill does not advance any of the Lower North District plan recommendations. For these reasons, I am returning Bill Number 23057...
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 230654, which was passed by Council on November 16, 2023, was signed by the Mayor on November 28, 2023.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
November 28, 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: 230698 230713 230714 230716 230741 230742 230743 230744 230745 230764 230765 230766 230769 230770 230771 230772 230774 230775 230777 230778 230779 - 45 days 230780 - Not for approval 230781 230782 Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes the Philadelphia Housing Authority for partnering with Zipcar to provide discounted car-sharing access to public housing residents in Philadelphia.
Recognizing the Philadelphia Housing Authority for their partnership with Zipcar to provide discounted car shares to increase economic mobility for residents of public housing within the city.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating the student and faculty participants in The Philly Service Award of 2023.
Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week, the student and faculty participants of The Philly Service Award of 2023, a high school community service project competition promoting civic involvement, community engagement, and public service.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring each Friday in December 2023 “Shop Black Business Friday” in the city.
Declaring each Friday in December 2023 as "Shop Black Business Friday" in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 1221 S.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1221 S. Saint Bernard Street 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.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 3000 Ruth Street in the 7th Councilmanic District under the applicable city code and state law.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3000 Ruth Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass legislation addressing overcrowding in juvenile detention and allowing time spent at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center to count toward a young person’s sentence.
Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass comprehensive legislation providing sustainable relief to an overburdened system and to protect children held at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center by recognizing time spent as time served.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s definition of an “affordable housing property” in the Housing Code.
Amending Section 7-202 of Title 7 ("Housing Code") of The Philadelphia Code to modify the definition of "affordable housing property," under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance authorizes $18,919,189 in Fiscal Year 2023 budget transfers among Philadelphia’s General, Water, Grants Revenue, and Aviation funds.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023 from the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the Water Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill authorizes $124.7 million in Fiscal Year 2024 appropriation transfers from the General Fund and Grants Revenue Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the County Liquid Fuels Tax Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Municipal Pension Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Transportation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s Fiscal 2024 Capital Budget, which was approved on June 23, 2023.
Amending Bill No. 230145, entitled "An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2024 Capital Budget," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s six-year Capital Program for fiscal years 2024 through 2029.
Amending Bill No. 230144, entitled "An Ordinance To adopt a Capital Program for the Six Fiscal Years 2024-2029 Inclusive," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals to conform to amendments to the FY2024 Capital Budget Ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by Pratt Street, Darrah Street, Dyre Street, and Frankford Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Pratt Street, Darrah Street, Dyre Street, and Frankford Avenue.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.