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
March 2, 2023
This adopted resolution congratulates Shayla Smith, a 15-year-old sophomore at Universal Audenried High School, for becoming the fastest girls’ basketball player in Philadelphia Public League history to score 1,000 points.
Congratulating Shayla Smith, 15-year-old Audenried sophomore, for becoming the fastest girls' basketball player to score 1,000 points in Public League history
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring broadcasting pioneer Patty Jackson for her induction into the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame.
Honoring and recognizing broadcasting pioneer Patty Jackson for her induction to the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame and congratulating Ms. Jackson for breaking new ground as the first female radio personality to be inducted to the Walk.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings about strategies for increasing business activity and job growth in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings regarding strategies to ignite business and job growth and to make Philadelphia a more economically competitive city.
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This adopted resolution congratulates the Universal Audenried Charter School girls basketball team on winning the 2023 Public League Championship by defeating Imhotep Institute Charter High School.
Congratulating the Audenried High School Girls Basketball Team on winning the 2023 Public League Championship against Imhotep High School.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution condemns the vandalism at the Masjidullah Center for Human Excellence on February 24, 2023, and honors officers of the Philadelphia Police Department’s 14th District for apprehending a suspect.
Condemning the acts of vandalism that took place at the Masjidullah Center for Human Excellence on February 24, 2023, honoring the Officers of the 14th Police District for apprehending the suspect, and further declaring there shall be No Hate in our State.
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City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating the Julia R.
Honoring and congratulating Champions of the Week, the Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School's Debate Team, on their success in the 48th University of Pennsylvania Debate Tournament.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Representative Joanna E.
Honoring and Celebrating Representative Joanna E. McClinton, Esq. on her historic election as the first Black woman and first woman Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
ADOPTED
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Adopted by City Council, this resolution recognizes and supports the accomplishments of women and girls throughout history during Women’s History Month.
Recognizing and supporting the accomplishments of women and girls throughout history on the occasion of Women's History Month.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution renaming the 4900 block of Walnut Street “Paul L.
Renaming the 4900 block of Walnut Street "Paul L. Robeson Way" to honor the life and legacy of Paul Leroy Robeson, Esq., Actor Singer, Athlete, Lawyer, Author, Activist, Scholar, Linguist and American Hero. Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia's Paul Leroy Robeson, on his 125th birthday and his exemplary service to the world with special acknowledgment of his leadership in civil rights, sports, and the arts.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of five properties in the Second Councilmanic District 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 1728 Federal Street, 1213 S. Bonsall Street, 2114 Manton Street, 1303 S. 23rd Street & 1148 S. Cleveland Street in the Second 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.
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Adopted legislation names the 5900 block of Media Street “James Rice Way” in honor of James Rice, the owner of Rice’s barbershop, which has served the Carroll Park neighborhood since 1951.
Also naming the 5900 Block of Media Street as "James Rice Way", in honor of James Rice, the owner of Rice's barbershop, which has served the Carroll Park neighborhood of Philadelphia since 1951.
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The adopted resolution honors the late Barbara Daniel Cox, organizer of the Black Family Reunion, by naming the section of 41st Street between Parkside Avenue and South Concourse Drive “Barbara Daniel Cox Way.” The title identifies the street as North 41st Street, while the resolution’s final clause identifies it as South 41st Street.
Also naming North 41st Street between Parkside Avenue and South Concourse Drive as "Barbara Daniel Cox Way," in honor of the late Barbara Daniel Cox, organizer of the Black Family Reunion.
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This lapsed bill would have put a proposed amendment to Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter before voters on May 16, 2023.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia the proposal in a Resolution approved by City Council amending The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter by establishing the Office of the Chief Public Safety Director to be responsible for ensuring public safety by coordinating the resources (personnel and employment, property, plant and equipment) within the departments of Police, Prisons, Recreation, and all other relevant City agencies; 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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This enacted bill changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain properties within the area bounded by Haverford Avenue, 44th Street, Belmont Avenue, Girard Avenue, and 40th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Haverford Avenue, 44th Street, Belmont Avenue, Girard Avenue, and 40th Street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning code by adding and clarifying definitions, including what “Recognized Leaders from Community Organizations” means in connection with members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by defining and clarifying certain definitions, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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Meeting date
March 1, 2023
Meeting date
February 23, 2023
This adopted resolution mourns the death of Temple University Police Officer Christopher David Fitzgerald, honors his memory, and recognizes his legacy after he was killed in the line of duty on February 18, 2023.
Mourning the life, honoring the memory, and enshrining the legacy of Temple University Police Officer Christopher David Fitzgerald who tragically fell in the line of duty on February 18, 2023.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
February 22, 2023 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: 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 No. 230007 Bill No. 230033 Bill No. 230034 Bill No. 230035 Bill No. 230049 Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
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