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
September 22, 2022
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating the Philadelphia Soccer Club 05 Coppa Rage Girls Soccer Team for winning the 2021–22 US Youth Soccer U17 Girls’ National Championship.
Honoring and congratulating Philadelphia Soccer Club 05 Coppa Rage Girls Soccer Team.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council approved a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 5217-5219 Haverford Avenue in the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, Unit No.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, Unit No. 1, identified by house number and street address as 5217-5219 Haverford avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Spectrum Health Services, Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution honors the life and achievements of Michael Hinson, Jr., including his art, leadership, and activism supporting Black and brown LGBTQ youth and advancing LGBTQ civil rights in Philadelphia.
Honoring the life and achievements of Michael Hinson, Jr., whose art, leadership, and activism established community strongholds for Black and brown LGBTQ youth and led to critical civil rights advancements for LGBTQ people in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Philadelphia musician Rakim Hasheem Allen, known as PnB Rock, after his death.
Honoring the life and legacy Philadelphia's own Rakim Hasheem Allen, known worldwide by the stage name PnB Rock, on the occasion of his untimely passing.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution naming the 1700 block of South 22nd Street “Emma Hatton Wilson Way.” The designation honors Emma Hatton Wilson for her lifetime of community service in South Philadelphia, including work with youth, feeding programs, and neighborhood organizations.
Also naming the 1700 block of South 22nd Street "Emma Hatton Wilson Way," to honor Emma Hatton Wilson for a lifetime of service to the South Philadelphia community.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 2609–27 Sears Street, including 1308–14 South 26th Street, in the 2nd Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2609-27 Sears Street (including 1308-14 S. 26th Street) located in the 2nd 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 the listed properties on Wharton Street, South Dover Street, and South 29th Street in the 2nd Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2809, 2822, 2824, 2825, 2826, 2827 and 2828 Wharton Street, 1308-26, 1323, 1327 and 1355 S Dover Street and 1351 S. 29th Street (including 1354 S. Dover Street) located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Anne Bovaird Nevins for her 15 years of service as a senior leader and president of PIDC.
Honoring Anne Bovaird Nevins for her service as president of PIDC, and wishing her the best in her future endeavors.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution congratulating Sheryl Lee Ralph on winning the 2022 Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Abbott Elementary.
Congratulating Sheryl Lee Ralph on her historic 2022 Emmy win for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Abbott Elementary.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution congratulating Philadelphia native Quinta Brunson on winning the 2022 Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for Abbott Elementary.
Congratulating Philadelphia-native Quinta Brunson for winning the 2022 Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for her hit television show Abbott Elementary.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution supports the National Minority Business Development Agency and recognizes October 3–7, 2022, as Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week.
Supporting the National Minority Business Development Agency and recognizing October 3, 2022 through October 7, 2022 as Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, which provides critical information, resources, opportunities and inspiration to the minority business community.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Philadelphia Police Officers Taylor Sidler and Paul Watson for their actions during a shooting at Shepard Recreation Center on August 16, 2022.
Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia Police Officers Taylor Sidler and Paul Watson for protecting the lives of community residents by immediately, and heroically, springing to action in response to a shooting at Shepard Recreation Center on August 16, 2022.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer title to 2151 Fairhill Street in the 7th Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2151 Fairhill 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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Adopted, the resolution declares Philadelphia’s commitment to protecting and expanding reproductive rights and abortion access for residents and people who come here for care.
Declaring the City of Philadelphia's commitment to protect and expand reproductive rights and abortion access in the face of extraordinary threats, and authorizing a task force to advance recommendations and coordinate initiatives to ensure that all Philadelphians as well as those who seek care here are able to exercise their fundamental right to bodily autonomy.
ADOPTED
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The ordinance establishes the North Broad Business Improvement District, covering specified properties along North Broad Street and nearby locations, and designates North Broad Renaissance (Avenue North Renaissance, Inc.) to manage it.
Establishing a neighborhood improvement district, to be known as the North Broad Business Improvement District ("District"), in an area that generally includes both sides of North Broad Street from the north side of Spring Garden Street to the south side of Indiana Avenue (excluding the 2700-2900 blocks on the west side of the street), beginning with 510 North Broad Street, and continuing to 2929 North Broad Street; it also includes 1300 Fairmount Avenue, 1406 Ridge Avenue, 1408 Ridge Avenue, 1363 W. Seltzer Street, 1361 W. Silver Street, and 1362 W. Silver Street; designating North Broad Renaissance (the legal name of which is Avenue North Renaissance, Inc.), which has organized itself as a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for and report concerning the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with North Broad Renaissance relating ...
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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Meeting date
September 15, 2022
This communication, which was placed on file, reports the mayor’s disapproval of Bill No.
September 14, 2022 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning as disapproved Bill No. 220446, which was passed by Council at its session on June 23, 2022. Bill No. 220446 would amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Section 14-520, entitled "/NDO, Ninth District Overlay District." The bill requires a special exception for consumer goods, food, beverages and groceries, sundries, pharmaceuticals, and convenience sales in various Ninth District commercial corridors. While my Administration is supportive of the bill's intent to reduce nuisance business activity, this legislation is not the appropriate tool to combat the genuine concerns sought to be addressed. The Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) reviewed this legislation and recommended that it not be approved. The uses covered by the proposed overlay are common and necessary for sustaining neighborho...
READ AND FILED
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This communication, placed on file, states that Mayor James F.
September 15, 2022 To The President And Members Of The Council Of The City Of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 220517-A, entitled "Authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 1 Convention Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully, James F. Kenney, Mayor
READ AND FILED
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 220243, 220245, 220246, and 220247, which were passed by Council on June 16, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on September 13, 2022.
READ AND FILED
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