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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November 16, 2023
City Council adopted a resolution honoring and celebrating the 110th anniversary of the Falls of Schuylkill Library in East Falls.
Honoring and Celebrating the 110th anniversary of the historic Falls of Schuylkill Library.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Saulih Khalifah, a carpenter apprentice in the Carpenters’ Apprentice Ready Program, for his dedication and progress in developing his carpentry skills.
Honoring and congratulating the Champion of the Week, Saulih Khalifah, a carpenter apprentice at Carpenters' Apprentice Ready Program, for his dedication and hard work advancing his carpentry skills.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings about the increase in moving violations and traffic deaths since 2020.
Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to investigate the rise in moving violations and traffic deaths since 2020 and explore solutions to create a safer Philadelphia for people walking, cycling and driving.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 5232 Chester Avenue in the 3rd Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5232 Chester Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes HACE Affordable Housing Corporation to transfer ownership of seven properties in the Seventh Councilmanic District to Good Lands Trust.
Authorizing the conveyance of ownership interest in and the assignment of the purchase and development agreement for 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 E. Somerset Street, and 3022 and 3026 N. American Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-600 of The Philadelphia Code as it pertains to dispositions of surplus property under Chapter 16-400 and 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 2550 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2550 N. Lee Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 1909 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1909 N. Philip 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.
City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer 2045 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2045 N. 4th Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer or otherwise dispose of 3358 Kensington Avenue in Philadelphia’s 7th Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3358 Kensington Avenue located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution honors and congratulates Marcus Morris, a Philadelphia native, on being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Honoring and congratulating Marcus Morris on his trade to the Philadelphia 76ers, his hometown team.
ADOPTED
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This enacted bill directed that Philadelphia voters be asked whether to amend the City’s Home Rule Charter to require the City to indemnify and defend registered community organizations against claims arising from their lawful participation in the zoning variance process.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for indemnification and defense by the City in connection with claims made against any registered community organization arising directly out of the lawful participation by such an organization in zoning matters and related land-use process; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The enacted ordinance extends the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s term of existence for 50 years from the date the ordinance was adopted.
Extending the term of existence of The Philadelphia Parking Authority.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This enacted bill changed Philadelphia’s building and property-maintenance rules for shared retaining walls with two or more responsible owners.
Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) and Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code) of Title 4 and Chapter 9-3900 ("Property Licenses and Owner Accountability") of The Philadelphia Code to modify prohibitions, remedies, including fines, and licensing and certification requirements related to shared retaining walls, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The enacted ordinance established a temporary moratorium on zoning permits for complete demolitions of buildings and other structures in a designated area generally bounded by Ridge Avenue, Rochelle Avenue, Vicaris Street, and Hermit Street.
Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Historic Preservation," to establish a temporary demolition moratorium with respect to properties in the area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Rochelle Avenue, Vicaris Street, and Hermit Street; all under certain terms and conditions.
NO ACTION TAKEN
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This enacted bill renames the Charles Baker Recreation Center at 5433 Lansdowne Avenue as the Charles Baker and Carol Baker Rice Recreation Center.
Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as the Charles Baker Recreation Center, located at 5433 Lansdowne Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the "Charles Baker and Carol Baker Rice Recreation Center".
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The enacted measure expands Philadelphia’s requirements for businesses designated as chronic or critical nuisance businesses.
Amending Chapter 9-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Responsible Business Operations," to expand the provisions for video monitoring of nuisance businesses and to provide additional enforcement mechanisms in connection with certain nuisance businesses engaged in drug paraphernalia sales, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This enacted ordinance authorizes installing and maintaining all-way stop signs at the intersection of 34th Street and West Allegheny Avenue.
Authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of 34th Street and West Allegheny Avenue.
NO ACTION TAKEN
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This enacted ordinance authorizes the owner or designee of 4001 Cresson Street, doing business as The Rook Manayunk, to install and operate an open-air sidewalk café with tables and seats along Cresson Street, while keeping at least six feet of clear sidewalk space.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 4001 Cresson Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.