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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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Procedural actions actions from the December 7, 2023 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 74 actions from December 7, 2023

Procedural2023-12-07
Resolution 230929

City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 5803 Knox Street in the 8th Councilmanic District.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5803 Knox Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-12-07
Resolution 230928

City Council adopted a resolution approving a third amendment to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s lease with E-Z Park, Inc.

Approving the Third Amendment to Lease of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area, Unit No. 4, bounded generally by Eighth street, Vine street and Race street, also identified by house number and street address as 820 Vine street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the amendment to lease with E-Z Park, Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the amendment to lease.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-12-07
Resolution 230927

The adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority redevelopment contract for four properties at 805, 809, 815, and 817 North Fortieth Street in the Mantua Urban Renewal Area.

Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 805 North Fortieth street, 809 North Fortieth street, 815 North Fortieth street and 817 North Fortieth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-12-07
Resolution 230926

The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer, without payment, ownership of 15 listed properties in the Third Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Land Bank.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the Third Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: Brown street, North Dekalb street, and North Thirty-eighth street, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-12-07
Resolution 230925

This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 1221 S.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1221 S. Saint Bernard 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.

Procedural2023-12-07
Resolution 230924

This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer several properties at 3716-26 Brown Street, 770, 772-74 N.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3716-26 Brown Street; 770, 772-74 N. Dekalb Street; 777-85, 787 N. 38th 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.

Procedural2023-12-07
Resolution 230923

Adopted by City Council, this resolution proclaimed January 13, 2024, as Korean American Day in Philadelphia.

Proclaiming January 13, 2024 as Korean American Day in Philadelphia to Celebrate and Commemorate the Proud Heritage of Korean Americans and their Invaluable Contributions to Enhance the City's Culture, Economy, and the Founding Ideals of Independence and Democracy.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-12-07
Resolution 230922

The adopted resolution calls on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall certain Kia and Hyundai models made from 2011 to 2022 that lack engine immobilizers and are vulnerable to theft.

Calling on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to issue a recall of Kia and Hyundai models lacking immobilizer technology that are vulnerable to theft.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-12-07
Resolution 230921

This adopted resolution also names South 20th Street, between Porter Street and Shunk Street, “Judge Anthony J.

Also naming South 20th Street, between Porter Street and Shunk Street, "Judge Anthony J. DeFino Way," to honor the life and legacy of lifelong South Philadelphian, the Honorable Anthony J. DeFino, and to recognize his years of committed service to Philadelphia's judicial system.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-12-07
Resolution 230920

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution to also name the 1200 block of Shackamaxon Street, between Girard Avenue and Thompson Street, “Robert ‘Curtis’ Chinnici Way.” The honorary name recognizes Curtis Chinnici’s contributions to Shackamaxon Street and the Fishtown community.

Also naming the 1200 block of Shackamaxon Street, from Girard Avenue to Thompson Street, as "Robert 'Curtis' Chinnici Way" to honor the life and contributions of Curtis Chinnicci to Shackamaxon Street and the Fishtown community.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-12-07
Resolution 230919

This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer fee-simple ownership of 28 listed properties in the Fifth 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 1010 W. Somerset Street, 1012 W. Somerset Street, 1014 W. Somerset Street, 1123 W. Somerset Street, 1220 W. Somerset Street, 1222 W. Somerset Street, 1224 W. Somerset Street, 2720 N. Warnock Street, 2726 N. Warnock Street, 2728 N. Warnock Street, 2729 N. Warnock Street, 2730 N. Warnock Street, 2738 N. Warnock Street, 1135 W. Silver Street, 1137 W. Silver Street, 1139 W. Silver Street, 2830 N. 11th Street, 2834 N. 11th Street, 2836 N. 11th Street, 2727 N. 12th Street, 2729 N. 12th Street, 2731 N. 12th Street, 2732 N. 12th Street, 2735 N. Marvine Street, 2741 N. Marvine Street, 3001 N. 10th Street, 3003 N. 10th Street, and 3112 W. Dakota Street in the Fifth 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 pro...

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-12-07
Resolution 230918

The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 1755 W.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1755 W. Thompson 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.

Procedural2023-12-07
Resolution 230917

The adopted resolution calls on the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association to address differences in student-athlete eligibility and school team classifications under its “Competitive Balance Rule.” The rule concerns transfers between schools and may affect which students can play and which athletic classification a school’s team receives.

Calling on the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association to remedy discrepancies in athletic eligibility and team classification caused by the placement formula known as the "Competitive Balance Rule."

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-12-07
Resolution 230916

City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Jeanette Bavwidinsi as Champion of the Week for her work as Executive Director of the Office of Youth Engagement.

Honoring and congratulating the Champion of the Week, Jeanette Bavwidinsi for her dedication and hard work on behalf of Philadelphia's young people as the Executive Director for the Office of Youth Engagement.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-12-07
Resolution 230915

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated on its 110th Founders’ Day.

Recognizing, honoring and congratulating Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated on its 110th Founders' Day

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-12-07
Resolution 230914

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on its 104th Founders’ Day.

Recognizing, honoring and congratulating Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on its 104th Founders' Day.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-12-07
Bill 230900

This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Procurement Commissioner to make fixed-rate purchases of electricity and natural gas for City facilities and motor fuel for City vehicles for Fiscal Year 2027.

Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-12-07
Bill 230864

This enacted bill authorizes the City of Philadelphia to lease about 1,500 square feet of ground-floor space at 3724 North Broad Street from LIM SIV HOUY.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with LIM SIV HOUY for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 3724 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.