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 21, 2016
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by Diamond Street, Franklin Street, Berks Street, and 9th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Diamond Street, Franklin Street, Berks Street, and 9th Street.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance changed the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas within the boundaries of 21st Street, Oxford Street, 20th Street, Master Street, and Ridge Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 21st Street, Oxford Street, 20th Street, Master Street, and Ridge Avenue.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized the City Council Committee on the Environment to hold public hearings about urban agriculture in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on the Environment to hold public hearings on Urban Agriculture in Philadelphia.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
September 19, 2016
Meeting date
September 15, 2016
City Council adopted a resolution declaring September 15 through October 15, 2016, Hispanic Heritage Month in Philadelphia.
Declaring September 15, 2016 through October 15, 2016 as Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the role that Hispanics have played and continue to play in the economic, cultural and social development of our nation.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring the 206th anniversary of Mexico’s Independence Day.
Recognizing and Honoring the 206th Anniversary of Mexico's Independence Day.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, congratulating, and honoring Philadelphia-born MMA fighter Eddie “The Underground King” Alvarez for his career and for becoming the UFC Lightweight Champion.
Recognizing, Congratulating, and Honoring the outstanding career of Eddie "The Underground King" Alvarez on being named the new UFC Lightweight Champion.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring September 25 through October 1 “Philadelphia Legacy Week.” The week is intended to commemorate living and deceased people who made major contributions to Philadelphia through their dedication, hard work, and creativity.
Hereby declaring the week of September 25th through October 1st "Philadelphia Legacy Week," which will be set aside to commemorate those who have made major contributions to the Philadelphia community through their dedication, hard work and creativity.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution designated October 5, 2016, as “MEN CAN Prevent Domestic Violence Day” in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming and designating the day of October 5, 2016 as "MEN CAN Prevent Domestic Violence Day," to encourage residents of all genders to speak out against domestic violence and to increase community awareness and support for the organizations that help survivors of domestic violence rebuild their lives.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution calls on Pennsylvania’s General Assembly to change the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act.
Calling on the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to amend the Act of November 10, 1999, known as the "Pennsylvania Construction Code Act" to exempt Cities of the First Class and further allow for Cities of the First Class to adopt their own Construction Codes.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing National Drive Electric Week 2016, held September 10–18, 2016.
Recognizing National Drive Electric Week 2016 in the City of Philadelphia. WHEREAS, National Drive Electric Week, September 10-18, 2016, is a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today's widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more; and WHEREAS, Started in 2011, as National Plug In Day, the event began as a simple idea to hold simultaneous events across the country on the same day to emphasize driving electric and has expanded to an entire week of events to heighten awareness of today's widespread availability of plug-in vehicles; and WHEREAS, National Drive Electric Week 2016 is sponsored by a variety of organizations, including Plug In America, Sierra Club, and the Electric Auto Association; and WHEREAS, National Drive Electric Week 2016 gives consumers the opportunity to talk to local owners of electric cars estimating a 23 percent increase in sales of e...
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted bill amends the East Falls Neighborhood Commercial Area zoning overlay for CMX-2, CMX-2.5, and CMX-3 properties within a specified East Falls area.
Amending Section 14-503 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "/NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District," by amending the subsection entitled "East Falls Neighborhood" and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ
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Meeting date
September 12, 2016
Meeting date
September 9, 2016
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to borrow up to $184.303 million through general-obligation bonds for capital purposes, including transit, streets and sanitation, municipal buildings, parks, recreation and museums, and economic and community development.
Authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding the election for obtaining such consent.
SIGNED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to regarding the Medical Marijuana Act of Pennsylvania.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
September 8, 2016
The adopted resolution recognized September 2016 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia, honoring children with cancer, survivors, caregivers, and children who died from the disease.
Recognizing September 2016 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia in Honor of Childhood Cancer Patients, Care Givers, Survivors, and Those Children Who Have Succumbed to the Disease; and Urging the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate to Pass House Resolution 3381 and Senate Bill 1883, Both Entitled, "Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act of 2015 or the Childhood Cancer STAR Act".
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring the late James David “Buddy” Ryan for his service in the Korean War and his contributions as an NFL coach, including his time with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Recognizing and Honoring the Late James David "Buddy" Ryan for his Service in the Korean War and His Contributions to Philadelphia as an NFL Coach.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring the American Bible Society on its 200th anniversary.
Recognizing and Honoring American Bible Society on the Occasion of its 200th Anniversary.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.