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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May 23, 2024
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising you that on May 22, 2024, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on May 09, 2024: Bill No. 240192 Bill No. 240215 Bill No. 240216 Bill No. 240244
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Transmitting a message advising you that 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: Bill Number 240301 Bill Number 240305 Bill Number 240333 Bill Number 240336 - 45 days requested Bill Number 240382 - 45 days requested Bill Number 240384 Bill Number 240385
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Transmitting a Resolution appointing Marc Jenkins to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.
READ AND FILED
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Transmitting a Resolution confirming the appointment of Tonetta Graham to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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Transmitting a Resolution confirming the re-appointment of James Snell to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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Transmitting a Resolution confirming the re-appointment of Ismail Shahid to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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Transmitting a Resolution confirming the appointment of Cheryl Gaston to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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Transmitting a Resolution confirming the re-appointment of William Bergman to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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Transmitting a Resolution 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.
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This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed ordinance concerning Philadelphia’s applications for federal and state grants.
Transmitting an Ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all n...
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City Council adopted a resolution renaming the 2700 block of Germantown Avenue “Leo Rosenblum Way.” The honorary name recognizes Leo Rosenblum’s contributions to the North Philadelphia community and his longtime clothing business, Leo’s Men and Boys Wear.
Renaming the 2700 Block of Germantown Avenue "Leo Rosenblum Way" to honor Leo Rosenblum for his significant contributions to the community and his outstanding legacy in business.
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The adopted resolution celebrates the removal of cannabis from Schedule I of the federal Controlled Substances Act and recognizes the need to direct cannabis sales revenue toward communities historically harmed by cannabis enforcement.
Celebrating the removal of cannabis from Schedule I of the Federal Controlled Substances Act and recognizing the urgent need for equitably distributed cannabis sales revenue that restores and repairs communities historically targeted by the war on drugs, and calling on the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to legalize and equitably tax cannabis.
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The adopted resolution honors the life of Christian Hall, whose death followed a 2020 mental health emergency response, and recognizes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.
Honoring the Life of Christian Hall, Urging the Pennsylvania State Senate to Pass House Bill 1305, and recognizing both Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
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The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire all or part of the property at 121–25 East Chelten Avenue for the City of Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land situate at 121-25 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to acquire all or part of certain parcels between Princeton Avenue, Pennypack Path, the Delaware River, and State Road in the Tacony-Holmesburg area.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, of certain parcels of land along the Delaware River in the Tacony-Holmesburg area for the purpose of making, enlarging, connecting, extending, operating and maintaining public parks for recreational use, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This enacted ordinance prohibits the City’s Commissioner of Public Property and other City officials from extending, changing, renewing, or creating a new lease agreement with Pennsylvania for the property at 2100 W.
Prohibiting the Commissioner of Public Property, or any other official of the City of Philadelphia (the "City") acting on behalf of the City from entering into, executing, or authorizing a lease extension, lease amendment, lease renewal or new agreement by and between the City and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for or on behalf of any Commonwealth Department or Agency, at the property located at 2100 W. Girard Avenue; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire all or part of the City’s property interests in 2444 Island Avenue and 7401 Wheeler Street from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, Philadelphia Land Bank, and Philadelphia Housing and Development Corporation.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire a fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, the Philadelphia Land Bank and the Philadelphia Housing and Development Corporation, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of Philadelphia, to acquire all or part of specified parcels along the Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Creek.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek for public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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