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
February 25, 2022
This enacted bill provided for Philadelphia voters to decide on May 17, 2022, whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to establish the Fair Housing Commission as an independent commission.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of a Fair Housing Commission as an independent commission; as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
SIGNED
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The enacted bill provided for Philadelphia voters to decide at the May 17, 2022 primary election whether to amend the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to remove gender-based references.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, relating to the removal of gender-based references throughout the Educational Supplement, as approved by Resolution of the Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
SIGNED
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This enacted bill provided for Philadelphia voters to decide on May 17, 2022, whether to amend the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to remove gender-based references.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the removal of gender-based references throughout the Charter, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
SIGNED
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Meeting date
February 24, 2022
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting an ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by revising the annual fee for neighborhood sanitation and cleaning services and exempting owner-occupied duplexes from the annual neighborhood sanitation and cleaning services fee requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND FILED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia City Council Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to hold public hearings about the role of the Philadelphia Roadmap for Safer Communities Tactical Team in the City's response to gun violence.
Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to conduct public hearings to explore the role of the Philadelphia Roadmap for Safer Communities Tactical Team as part of the City's comprehensive response to unprecedented gun violence.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Louis Scaglione, president, CEO, and music director of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute, for his 25th anniversary with the organization.
Recognizing and honoring Louis Scaglione - President, CEO, and Music Director of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute - on the occasion of his 25th Anniversary with the organization.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Philadelphia creative entrepreneur and activist Ant Brown for using art, entertainment, and youth engagement to help reduce violence among at-risk youth.
Recognizing and honoring creative entrepreneur and activist Ant Brown for his work in combatting violence among at-risk youth.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing February 2022 as American Heart Month and encouraging Philadelphians to pay attention to their heart health.
Recognizing February 2022 as American Heart Month, encouraging Philadelphians to be mindful of their heart health, and honoring the American Heart Association for their advocacy on the issue of heart health.
ADOPTED
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Adopted legislation authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer ownership, without payment, of 2614–18 Frankford Avenue to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the First Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Black Kidz Can Cook and Kidz Meals on Wheels for helping feed children across Philadelphia and teaching young people culinary skills.
Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week and Black Business Crawl organization, Black Kidz Can Cook and Kidz Meals on Wheels, on their dedication to helping feed children across the city of Philadelphia and showing them the importance of culinary skills.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution honors the life and legacy of Elsie Wise for more than 60 years of civic leadership and community service in West Philadelphia.
Honoring the life and legacy of civic leader Elsie Wise for her dedication to community empowerment and mentorship through the founding of the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Team, and leadership in West Philadelphia civic organizations for more than 60 years.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution congratulates Dr.
Congratulating Dr. Amy Gutmann on her confirmation to the Administration of President Joe Biden as the Ambassador to Germany and recognizing her many contributions to public life and service in Philadelphia and beyond.
ADOPTED
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Adopted resolution recognizing Dr.
Recognizing the strength, determination, and contributions of renowned physician, Philadelphia City Councilmember, and Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Dr. Ethel Allen, whose medical expertise and dedicated public service prioritized the City's most vulnerable residents and paved the way for future generations of independent Black women in Philadelphia politics.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution naming 24th Street between Wharton and Reed Streets “Dorothy D.
Also naming 24th Street, between Wharton and Reed Streets, "Dorothy D. Allen Way," to honor the life and legacy of Dorothy D. Allen.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution names the 6300 block of Lancaster Avenue “Absalom Jones Way” to commemorate Reverend Absalom Jones, an abolitionist, clergyman, and founder of the African Episcopal Church of St.
Also naming the 6300 block of Lancaster Avenue as Absalom Jones Way, to commemorate the Reverend Absalom Jones and his legacy as an abolitionist, clergyman and the founder of the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, the first African American Episcopal Church in The United States.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution congratulating Eric Pryor on becoming president of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) in January 2022.
Congratulating Eric Pryor on his appointment as President of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), making him the first Black President of PAFA.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution congratulates Carol G.
Congratulating Carol G. Stukes-Baylor on being elected Vice Chair for the City of Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement, making her the first woman and woman of color to hold this position.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes Germantown Liberty Acquisitions LLC to transfer the residential unit associated with 3252 Germantown Avenue to 3200 Germantown Associates LP and assign the related redevelopment agreement.
Authorizing the conveyance of an interest in and the assignment of the redevelopment agreement for 3252 Germantown Avenue located in the Fifth 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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