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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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October 19, 2023

Council Action2023-10-19
Resolution 230727

The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez for his service and heroism.

Recognizing and honoring the heroism of police officer Richard Mendez, an exceptional public servant, who gave everything in his duty to the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2023-10-19
Resolution 230726

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing October 20, 2023, as Community Media Day.

Recognizing Friday, October 20, 2023, as Community Media Day and Honoring Public, Educational, and Government Access Channels in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2023-10-19
Resolution 230724

The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Joint Committees on Education and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings about the costs and liabilities of improving access to youth sports.

Authorizing the Joint Committees on Education and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings to examine the cost and liabilities for the School District and the Department of Parks and Recreation to ease the barriers of access to youth sports.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2023-10-19
Resolution 230722

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Student Activists Against Sexual Assault, a Temple University student organization, for its work to raise awareness of sexual violence and promote prevention.

Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week, Student Activists Against Sexual Assault, for their continued determination and advocacy towards sexual violence awareness and prevention at Temple University.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2023-10-19
Resolution 230721

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Vicki Riley for her decades of service as Public Information Officer at the Philadelphia Department of Revenue.

Recognizing and honoring Vicki Riley on the occasion of her retirement.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2023-10-19
Resolution 230720

This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Eagle Staffing Company, a woman-owned recruitment business in Philadelphia’s 9th Council District, for being named a Comcast RISE awardee.

Recognizing and honoring Eagle Staffing Company, located in the 9th Council District, for being a Comcast RISE awardee.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2023-10-19
Resolution 230719

This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Brilliant Stars Learning Center in Philadelphia’s 9th Council District for being named a Comcast RISE awardee.

Recognizing and honoring Brilliant Stars Learning Center, located in the 9th Council District, for being a Comcast RISE awardee.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2023-10-19
Resolution 230718

This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Beneficial Multiservices LLC, a business in Philadelphia’s 9th Council District, for being named a Comcast RISE awardee.

Recognizing and honoring Beneficial Multiservices LLC, located in the 9th Council District, for being a Comcast RISE awardee.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2023-10-19
Resolution 230708

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution renaming the 4600 block of North Broad Street “Sid Booker Way.” The street name honors Sid Booker, a longtime businessman and community supporter recognized in the resolution for his work in entertainment, business, philanthropy, and youth programs.

Recognizing and honoring Sid Booker, by renaming the 4600 block of North Broad Street "Sid Booker Way," to credit the life of the businessman he is today with the legacy that will forever live on.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2023-10-19
Resolution 230706

The adopted resolution condemns Hamas attacks in Israel and harm to innocent civilians in Israel, Palestine, and the occupied territories.

Condemning the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel and calling for a peaceful resolution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2023-10-19
Resolution 230705

This adopted resolution calls on the Philadelphia administration to develop grant programs for businesses and restaurants affected by retail theft and crime.

Calling on the Administration to develop grant programs for businesses and restaurants suffering from retail theft and crime.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2023-10-19
Bill 230678

The enacted bill adds the intersection of 17th Street and Washington Avenue to the locations where approved automated red-light enforcement systems may be used.

Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of 17th Street & Washington Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2023-10-19
Bill 230677

This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s rules for automated red-light enforcement to allow an approved enforcement system at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Falls Bridge.

Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of Kelly Drive & Falls Bridge, all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2023-10-19
Bill 230676

This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s red-light enforcement rules to authorize an approved automated red-light enforcement system at the intersection of Belmont Avenue, Ford Road, and Overbrook Avenue.

Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of Belmont Avenue, Ford Road & Overbrook Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2023-10-19
Bill 230655

This lapsed bill would have prohibited street vendors from stopping, standing, or parking to sell goods on both sides of Girard Avenue between Leopard Street and Shackamaxon Street.

Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section 9-203 relating to Street Vendors, by prohibiting street vending on certain portions of Girard Avenue; all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2023-10-19
Bill 230652

This enacted ordinance extended, until May 22, 2025, the deadline for meeting conditions tied to a 2017 ordinance involving changes to the planned houselines and curblines of Convention Avenue and drainage rights of way near Health Sciences Drive.

Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 170086) approved May 22, 2017, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by relocating portions of the houselines and curblines of Convention Avenue, from Thirty-Fourth Street to Health Sciences Drive, and placing on the City Plan two rights of way for drainage purposes within the vicinity of the intersection of Convention Avenue and Health Sciences Drive and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights of way for drainage purposes, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the beds of the areas proposed to be placed on City Plan as portions of Convention Avenue," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2023-10-19
Bill 230625

This enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s sidewalk-cafe rules to permit sidewalk cafes in certain additional locations in the Sixth Council District, including specified sections of Torresdale Avenue, Princeton Avenue, Cottman Avenue, and other streets.

Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Cafes," by permitting sidewalk cafes to be maintained in certain locations in the Sixth District of Council; under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2023-10-19
Bill 230624

This enacted ordinance authorizes the owner of the property operating as Knockbox Café at 4430 Pine Street to install and maintain a sidewalk café with four tables and eight seats, plus one waste bin, along North 45th Street.

Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 4430 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.