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 April 25, 2024 meeting.
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Showing 37-54 of 74 actions from April 25, 2024
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing Edward “Lee” Morgan, a Philadelphia-raised jazz trumpeter and musician.
Honoring and recognizing Edward "Lee" Morgan, whose soulful melodies and blazing improvisations continue to inspire musicians and bring joy to his legions of fans worldwide.
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 and recognizing Edward “Lee” Morgan, a Philadelphia-raised jazz trumpeter and musician.
Honoring and recognizing Edward "Lee" Morgan, whose soulful melodies and blazing improvisations continue to inspire musicians and bring joy to his legions of fans worldwide.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution naming the 1100 block of S.
Also naming the 1100 block of S. 53rd Street as "Mama Nia Bey Al-Rasul Way" to honor the life and cultural contributions of Mama Nia Bey Al-Rasul to 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.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer full ownership of 4419R Market Street and 4310R Haverford Avenue to the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Housing Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 4419R Market Street and 4310R Haverford Avenue in the Third Councilmanic District of 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.
Adopted legislation authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 4419R Market Street and 4310R Haverford 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 4419R Market Street and 4310R Haverford 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 enacted ordinance adds zoning definitions and creates the Chestnut Hill Lower East Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District for RSA-3-zoned properties in the area bounded by the SEPTA Chestnut Hill East Line, Cresheim Valley Drive, Germantown Avenue, Winston Road, Moreland Avenue, Devon Street, Ardleigh Street, and Springfield Avenue.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by adding definitions; and creating a new Chestnut Hill Lower East /NCO in the area generally bounded by the SEPTA Chestnut Hill East Line, Cresheim Valley Drive, Germantown Avenue, Winston Road, Moreland Avenue, Devon Street, Ardleigh Street, and Springfield Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure changes Philadelphia’s permit-parking rules.
Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Permit Parking Districts," by extending the authorized duration of temporary parking permits and setting new permit application fees, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s permit parking rules by establishing District 40 in Fox Chase.
Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Permit Parking Districts," by changing certain boundaries and establishing new permit parking districts, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill approves the sixth amendment to the redevelopment proposal and urban renewal plan for the American Street Industrial Corridor area in North Philadelphia.
Approving the sixth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the American Street Industrial Corridor Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Lehigh Avenue, Berks Street and Montgomery Avenue on the north, by Second Street and Philip Street on the east, by Girard Avenue, Oxford Street and Jefferson Street on the south and by Germantown Avenue, Sixth Street and Third Street on the west, including the sixth amendment to the urban renewal plan which provides, inter alia, for changes that would make it consistent with the North Philadelphia Redevelopment Area Plan and generally consistent with the most recent Comprehensive Plan approved by the City Planning Commission of the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s rules for “streeteries,” or outdoor dining areas using portions of the public right-of-way.
Amending Section 9-215 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Streeteries," modifying requirements related to the City's revised standards and requirements associated with the use of portions of the Right-of-Way for outdoor dining.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill changes the rules for removing members of Philadelphia’s Citizens Police Oversight Commission and allows the Commission’s Board of Commissioners to suspend a member in certain circumstances.
Amending Chapter 21-1200 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Citizens Police Oversight Commission," to modify the procedure by which members of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission may be removed, providing a procedure to suspend members, and clarifying terms in that Chapter, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes a no-parking-anytime rule on the west side of North 34th Street between Indiana Avenue and Clearfield Street.
Establishing a no parking regulation on the west side of North 34th Street between Indiana Avenue and Clearfield Street.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The withdrawn bill would have amended Philadelphia’s farmers’ market rules to add a permitted location.
Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding a permissible location on Baltimore Avenue, between 58th Street and 59th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer ownership of 29 listed properties in the Eighth Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Land Bank without payment.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the Eighth Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: West Manheim street, East Wister street, East Garfield street, Collom street, Blakemore street, Vernon road, Lena street, Germantown avenue, and Church lane, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes and ratifies Councilmember Brian J.
Authorizing and ratifying Councilmember O'Neill's appeal, on behalf of and as representative of City Council, of the decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment with respect to 4100 Orchard Lane.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming May 2024 as Dual Asian American and Pacific Islander and Jewish American Heritage Month.
Proclaiming May 2024 as Dual Asian American Pacific Islander and Jewish American Heritage Month in Philadelphia to pay tribute to the rich history and significant contributions made by generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and Jewish Americans to our Country, Commonwealth, and City.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution expresses Philadelphia City Council’s support for a finalized Biden administration rule that aims to require more people who sell firearms mainly for profit to register as dealers and conduct background checks.
Supporting the Biden Administration's finalized rule that aims to expand certain background check requirements for firearm purchases and close the "gun-show loophole."
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution calls on the Pennsylvania State Senate to pass House Bill 1130, which would create the Safer Communities Grant Program.
Calling on the Pennsylvania State Senate to pass House Bill 1130 to create the Safer Communities Grant Program, which will make Philadelphia safer by providing funding for lighting and security cameras around schools, playgrounds, community centers, and other high crime areas.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.