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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Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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Meeting date
May 22, 2023
This enacted ordinance approves a major amendment to Saint Joseph’s University’s master plan for a proposed residence hall and student center, and adds six existing buildings to the plan.
To approve a major amendment to the Saint Joseph's University Master Plan related to a proposed Residence Hall and Student Center and the addition of six existing buildings to the Master Plan and to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land, all in the area bounded by City Avenue, 52nd Street, Woodbine Avenue, Wynnefield Avenue, Overbrook Avenue, Upland Way, and Drexel Road.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance approves a major amendment to Holy Family University’s Master Plan for a Welcome Center and an athletic fields structure in the area bounded by Grant Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Carteret Drive, Saint Denis Drive (extended), the Poquessing Creek, and the Delaware Expressway.
To approve a major amendment to the Holy Family University Master Plan related to the Welcome Center and an athletic fields structure in the area bounded by Grant Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Carteret Drive, Saint Denis Drive (extended), the Poquessing Creek, and the Delaware Expressway and to consolidate previously-approved minor amendments in the same area.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance approves a major amendment to Holy Family University’s Master Plan for a Welcome Center and an athletic fields structure in the area bounded by Grant Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Carteret Drive, Saint Denis Drive (extended), the Poquessing Creek, and the Delaware Expressway.
To approve a major amendment to the Holy Family University Master Plan related to the Welcome Center and an athletic fields structure in the area bounded by Grant Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Carteret Drive, Saint Denis Drive (extended), the Poquessing Creek, and the Delaware Expressway and to consolidate previously-approved minor amendments in the same area.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance approves a major amendment to Holy Family University’s Master Plan for a Welcome Center and an athletic fields structure in the area bounded by Grant Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Carteret Drive, Saint Denis Drive (extended), the Poquessing Creek, and the Delaware Expressway.
To approve a major amendment to the Holy Family University Master Plan related to the Welcome Center and an athletic fields structure in the area bounded by Grant Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Carteret Drive, Saint Denis Drive (extended), the Poquessing Creek, and the Delaware Expressway and to consolidate previously-approved minor amendments in the same area.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Meeting date
May 11, 2023
This adopted resolution proclaimed May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Philadelphia to pay tribute to the rich history and significant contributions made by generations of Jewish Americans to our Country, Commonwealth, and City.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring May 2023 Haitian Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions and culture of Haitians and Haitian-Americans.
Declaring May 2023 Haitian Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia, in recognition of the contributions of Haitians and Haitian-Americans.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring the second week of May 2023 as Children’s Mental Health Week in Philadelphia.
Declaring the second week of May 2023 as Children's Mental Health Week in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution calls on Safehouse, the U.S.
Calling on Safehouse, the United States Department of Justice, and the Mayor to halt implementation of supervised injection sites in the City of Philadelphia, to involve community groups and other branches of city government with differing views to participate in settlement negotiations, and to enforce the previous holding from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Danika Graham, Starr Ruckers, Tales Williams, and Rameriah Cooper for their roles in the Philadelphia Job Corps Student Government Association.
Honoring the Philadelphia Job Corps Student Government Association Staff President - Danika Graham, Vice President - Starr Ruckers, Treasurer - Tales Williams, Secretary - Rameriah Cooper on the occasion of their inauguration of the first Student Government Association in Philadelphia Job Corps since 2019.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create an Office for People with Disabilities, led by a mayor-appointed director, and replace the existing Handicapped and Disabled Advocate position.
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of an Office for People with Disabilities, to provide for the powers and duties of such Office, to eliminate a duplicative office and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the Office into the City government; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution recognizes and honors allied health professionals providing services to Philadelphia during National Hospital Week, May 7–13, 2023.
Recognizing and honoring the Allied Health Professionals providing services to the City of Philadelphia during National Hospital Week from May 7, 2023 to May 13, 2023.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers for winning the 2022-23 NBA Most Valuable Player award.
Honoring Joel Embiid, of the Philadelphia 76ers, for winning the 2022-23 NBA Most Valuable Player award.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution authorizing its Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to hold hearings.
Authorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to conduct hearings to examine strategies to address straw purchasing and the prosecution of gun cases to prevent gun violence.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Education to hold hearings about the Philadelphia School District’s academic performance and its plans to improve student outcomes.
Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to evaluate the current academic achievement of the Philadelphia School District and its plans for improving student outcomes.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution honors the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus on its 50th anniversary.
Honoring the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus on the occasion of their 50th anniversary for their dedication and advocacy on behalf of communities of color across the Commonwealth.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted, this resolution honors and congratulates Judith McGinley, Sean Dugan, Esther Jones, Sadonna Major, Giovanni Maysonet, Mychal Couch, Carla Lecoin, Stephanie Haldaman-Carrion, and Ronnessa Edwards as “Champions of the Week.” It recognizes their public service in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, including work in health care, public safety, parks and recreation, social services, and civil rights.
Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week Judith McGinley, Sean Dugan, Esther Jones, Sadonna Major, Giovanni Maysonet, Mychal Couch, Carla Lecoin, Stephanie Haldaman-Carrion, and Ronnessa Edwards who, for the common good of all Pennsylvanians, have devoted their careers to working as public servants in the City of Philadelphia and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer full ownership of 22 listed properties in the Fifth Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Housing Authority a deed conveying fee simple title to 2338 N. 31st Street; 2340 N. 31st Street; 2408 N. 31st Street; 2410 N. 31st Street; 2412 N. 31st Street; 2500 N. 31st Street; 2549 1/2 N. 32nd Street (aka 2551 N. 32nd Street); 3230-38 Diamond Street; 3010 W. York Street; 3012 W. York Street; 3014 W. York Street; 3013 W. York Street; 3015 W. York Street; 3108 W. York Street; 3110 W. York Street; 3112 W. York Street; 3200 W. York Street; 3202 W. York Street; 3204 W. York Street; 3206 W. York Street; 3214 W. York Street; 3222 W. York Street in the Fifth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia pursuant to Section 16-706 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Reverend Louise Williams Bishop, known as the “Queen of the Airwaves,” for her career in radio, ministry, and public service.
Honoring and Celebrating the Historic Career of Reverend Louise Williams Bishop, also known as the Queen of the Airwaves, on the Occasion of her Retirement
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.