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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Other recorded action without a published tally.
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Meeting date
March 25, 2021
This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract to construct a public sewer and related work in the unit block of Osborn Street.
Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work, required to provide public sewer service, in the unit block of Osborn Street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill establishes two-hour parking limits on specified sections of South 15th, South 18th, South 19th, Wharton, Morris, and Ellsworth Streets.
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of South 15th street and Reed street; South 19th street and Reed street; South 18th street and Federal street; South 18th street and Morris street; Wharton street and South 22nd to South 17th street; Ellsworth street and South 22nd street; Morris street and South 17th street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill establishes two-hour parking limits on specified sections of Manton, South 20th, Titan, and Carlisle Streets.
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Manton street and South 18th street and South 16th street and South 21st street; South 20th street and Ellsworth street; Carlisle street and Wharton street and Tasker street; Titan street and South 16th street and South 18th street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted bill authorizes the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to lease and license parts of 5000 Summerdale Avenue and 5501 Whitaker Avenue, then sublease and sublicense those portions to Philadelphia Gas Works through Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation.
Authorizing The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, and The Philadelphia Gas Works by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation (solely in its capacity as Operator and Manager of the City-owned Philadelphia Gas Works), to enter into certain transactions and contracts regarding the lease and license of portions of the premises located at 5000 Summerdale Avenue and 5501 Whitaker Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the use of The Philadelphia Gas Works, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance extends the deadline for meeting the conditions of a 2015 ordinance concerning the vacation of Cayuga Street between Whitaker Avenue and its eastern terminus and the placement of a sewer and drainage right-of-way within the former street area.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 140902) approved March 4, 2015, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 224 and 232 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Cayuga Street from Whitaker Avenue to its terminus eastwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes within the lines of Cayuga Street being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions," 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.
This enacted bill establishes time-limited parking rules on specified sections of Dexter, Baker, Apple, Boone, and Conarroe Streets.
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Dexter Street and Lyceum Avenue and Green Lane; Baker Street and Leverington Avenue; Apple Street and Shurs Lane; Boone Street and Markle Street and Roxborough Avenue; Conarroe Street and Pechin Street and Mitchell Street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
March 24, 2021
This resolution, currently in committee, would authorize the City Council Committee on Intergenerational Affairs and Aging to hold public hearings about the housing crisis affecting senior Philadelphians.
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Intergenerational Affairs and Aging to hold public hearings examining solutions to the ongoing housing crisis impacting senior Philadelphians.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill authorizes the City to transfer the parcel at 2401 Chestnut Street to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for further conveyance.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a parcel of land situate at 2401 Chestnut Street, for further conveyance, and authorizing the plotting upon City Plan No. 307 a right-of-way for bridge repair, maintenance and/or reconstruction purposes and for stormwater sewer and drainage purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
March 23, 2021
Meeting date
March 18, 2021
This adopted resolution recognizes March 2021 as National Nutrition Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing March 2021 as National Nutrition Month to educate Philadelphians on how to make informed food choices, and develop healthy eating and physical activity habits, while raising awareness of the need for accessible, nutritious food.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution recognizes March 2021 as Brain Injury Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing March 2021 as Brain Injury Awareness Month to increase understanding of chronic brain injury, reduce stigma, showcase the diversity of injury across demographics, and improve care and support.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors and congratulates the Father Judge High School wrestling team for winning the 2019–2020 Philadelphia Catholic League Wrestling Championship.
Honoring and congratulating the Father Judge High School Wrestling Team for their second consecutive win of the Philadelphia Catholic League Wrestling Championship in their 2019-2020 season.
ADOPTED
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Adopted by City Council, this resolution commemorates the life and legacy of community activist and former first responder and Army veteran Shawn W.
Commemorating the life and legacy of community activist Shawn W. Wilson, whose tireless advocacy against gun violence and racial injustice advanced community safety and expanded a powerful model of neighborhood engagement for former first responders and veterans in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution honors the life and legacy of boxer Joe Frazier on the 50th anniversary of his victory over Muhammad Ali in the 1971 “Fight of the Century.” It also provides for an engrossed copy of the resolution to be presented to Frazier’s family as a sign of City Council’s respect and admiration.
Honoring the life and legacy of Philadelphia's own "Smokin'" Joe Frazier on the 50th Anniversary of his heavyweight championship win over Muhammad Ali in the "Fight of the Century".
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Amanda Gorman, the first national youth poet laureate.
Honoring Amanda Gorman, the first national youth poet laureate, for becoming the youngest poet to ever speak at a U.S. presidential inauguration.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes the challenges working women, especially mothers and women of color, faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, including job losses, reduced work hours, and difficulty finding child care.
Recognizing and supporting working women and mothers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in honor of Women's History Month and calling for a robust federal response to our nation's first "She-cession".
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution urges U.S.
Urging U.S. Senators Casey and Toomey, and the U.S. Senate to pass H.R. 1/S.R. 1, "For the People Act".
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.