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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Meeting date
May 30, 2024
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing May 2024 as Building Safety Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing May 2024 as Building Safety Month in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings about disparities affecting LGBTQ+ Philadelphians.
Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings examining disparities experienced by the LGBTQ+ community and exploring solutions to achieving equity for LGBTQ+ Philadelphians.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring June 2024 LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Philadelphia.
Declaring June 2024 LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Eric D.
Honoring Eric D. Williams, founder of the Project Elijah Empowering Autism Foundation, for his work ensuring that children with autism are supported, included, protected, and empowered by creating the "Autistic Person Area" street sign.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and celebrating the life and public service of James R.
Honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of service of the Honorable James R. Roebuck, Jr.
ADOPTED BY STANDING VOTE
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This adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to provide full funding for School-Based Health Centers.
Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to allocate full funding for School-Based Health Centers and to give the Commonwealth's most vulnerable children an opportunity to thrive by providing complete mental and physical health in their schools.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s contract to redevelop part of the Tioga Urban Renewal Area at a portion of 3030 North Twentieth Street.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Tioga Urban Renewal Area, identified as a portion of 3030 North Twentieth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with NewCourtland Apartments at Clearfield LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Special Committee on Kensington to hold a hearing with experts about barriers to accessing substance-use treatment beds in the Kensington area.
Authorizing The Special Committee on Kensington to convene for the purpose of investigating and addressing the barriers to accessing treatment beds in the Kensington area.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted law adds a definition of rate-of-fire acceleration devices, such as auto sears and bump stocks, to Philadelphia’s firearms code.
Amending Chapter 10-2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Unlawful Manufacture of Firearms," to add restrictions relating to rate-of-fire acceleration devices, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s hate-crimes law to include certain offenses committed against an individual’s or group’s property or business, in addition to offenses against people.
Amending Chapter 10-2200 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Hate Crimes," to expand the scope of qualifying crimes, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This enacted ordinance strengthens Philadelphia’s protections against housing discrimination based on source of income, including Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and other housing assistance.
Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination," to clarify and enhance protections against housing discrimination for housing assistance program participants, to modify certain procedures for investigation of housing discrimination complaints and conciliation, appeal and election of civil action of all complaints filed with the Commission, and to make related technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The adopted resolution proposes amending Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter to create an Office of the Homeless Services Ombudsperson, led by an ombudsperson appointed by the mayor with City Council’s approval.
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Office of the Homeless Services Ombudsperson, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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Meeting date
May 29, 2024
This enacted bill changes the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by Montgomery Avenue, 10th Street, Girard Avenue, and 13th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Montgomery Avenue, 10th Street, Girard Avenue, and 13th Street.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas of land bounded by Kensington Avenue, Buckius Street, Frankford Avenue, and Tioga Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Buckius Street, Frankford Avenue, and Tioga Street.
SIGNED
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The ordinance regulates businesses and individuals that prepare federal, state, or City tax returns for consumers.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses", by adding a new section regulating the operation of establishments providing tax preparation services and providing for remedies, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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Meeting date
May 28, 2024
The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Parks and Recreation Commissioner to enter into a multiyear agreement with Cosmic Catering, LLC, to manage and operate the café at the Lloyd Hall Recreation Center.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a multiyear agreement with Cosmic Catering, LLC, for the management and operation of the Lloyd Hall Recreation Center Café, all under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold hearings about whether Philadelphia recreation centers have enough staff to respond to the diverse challenges facing neighborhoods.
Authorizing the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs committee to hold hearings on ensuring Recreation Centers have the full complement of staff needed to respond to the diverse challenges of Philadelphia neighborhoods.
RECESSED
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