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
April 22, 2021
City Council adopted a resolution standing in solidarity with residents of St.
Standing in solidarity with residents of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the midst of repeated eruptions of the La Soufrière volcano, and encouraging Philadelphians to offer their support in whatever ways they can.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Donald McGrogan, a longtime Philadelphia labor leader and former UFCW Local 1776 executive vice president.
Honoring the life and legacy of Donald McGrogan, and recognizing his lifelong dedication to family, friends, and advancing the labor movement of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution honors and thanks the Philadelphia Energy Authority for its Solar Savings Grant Program.
Honoring and thanking the Philadelphia Energy Authority for its Solar Savings Grant Program.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing April 22, 2021, as Earth Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing April 22, 2021 as Earth Day in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution calls on Philadelphia’s Office of Fleet Management to develop and carry out a Request for Proposals for more electric vehicles and charging stations for the City’s vehicle fleet.
Calling on the City of Philadelphia Office of Fleet Management to develop and execute a Request for Proposals for additional electric vehicles and charging station infrastructure for such vehicles in the City of Philadelphia's fleet.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors community garden leaders for their stewardship and service on Earth Day 2021.
Honoring and recognizing community garden leaders for their stewardship and service on the occasion of Earth Day 2021.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution honors the life and legacy of Frank L.
Honoring the life and legacy of Frank L. Stephens, Jr., and recognizing his work at the Free Library of Philadelphia and his dedication to elevating Black Art and Stories.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Law & Government to hold hearings about the Philadelphia Sheriff’s decision to make sheriff sales permanently online.
Authorizing the Committee on Law & Government to hold hearings examining the decision to permanently move sheriff sales online, and further to explore the ramifications of and any unintended consequences that may arise from this decision.
RECESSED
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This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas within an area bounded by 63rd Street, Lansdowne Avenue, Felton Street, Haddington Lane, Edgewood Street, 54th Street, Girard Avenue, 59th Street, and Callowhill Street.
Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 63rd Street, Lansdowne Avenue, Felton Street, Haddington Lane, Edgewood Street, Lansdowne Avenue, 54th Street, Girard Avenue, 59th Street, and Callowhill Street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for portions of land bounded by the Delaware Expressway, Richmond Street, Lewis Street, Delaware Avenue, and Castor Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain portions of the land located within an area bounded by Delaware Expressway, Richmond Street, Lewis Street, Delaware Avenue, and Castor Avenue all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas within the boundaries of Spruce Street, 5th Street, South Street, and 8th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, 5th Street, South Street, and 8th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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City Council adopted a resolution to submit a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to city voters.
Submitting to the electors of the City an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will decriminalize, regulate, and tax the use, and sale to adults aged 21 years or older, of cannabis for non-medical purposes.
FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED COUNCIL MEETING
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This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain parcels in an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, the Montgomery County Line, the Bucks County Line, Interstate 95, Grant Avenue, and Roosevelt Boulevard.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, the Montgomery County Line, the Bucks County Line, Interstate 95, Grant Avenue, and Roosevelt Boulevard.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance provided for a November 2, 2021 ballot question asking Philadelphia voters whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to call on the Pennsylvania General Assembly and governor to decriminalize, regulate, and tax non-medical cannabis use and sales to adults age 21 and older.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will decriminalize, regulate, and tax the use, and sale to adults aged 21 years or older, of cannabis for non-medical purposes.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning rules for retail sales by defining drug paraphernalia sales stores as stores that offer or display more than 5% of their display or window area for items commonly related to drug use, including bongs, dab rigs, grinders, and water pipes.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled "Use Regulations," by amending the Retail Sales Use Category and Use-Specific Standards; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia rules to allow restaurants with sidewalk café, streetery, temporary street-closure, or temporary-lot-use permits to offer outdoor entertainment through December 31, 2021.
Amending Chapter 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés” and Title 4, Subcode “A” of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Use Registration Permits,” by adding new provisions allowing restaurants applying for a sidewalk café permit or temporary lot uses permit to allow outdoor entertainment; all under certain terms and conditions.
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Meeting date
April 21, 2021
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