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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

January 31, 2023

Meeting date

January 26, 2023

Procedural2023-01-26
Resolution 230047

This withdrawn resolution would have recognized and honored Rodney Little for more than 33 years of military and public service.

Recognizing and honoring Rodney Little for his exemplary and outstanding service as a dedicated military officer and public servant.

WITHDRAWN

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-01-26
Resolution 230046

The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer 3001 Martha Street in the 1st Councilmanic District under the city’s land-bank rules.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3001 Martha Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 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.

Procedural2023-01-26
Resolution 230045

This adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to introduce legislation allowing Philadelphia and other Pennsylvania cities and counties of the first class to set their own minimum wage laws.

Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to introduce legislation allowing Cities and Counties of the First Class to set their own minimum wage laws.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-01-26
Resolution 230044

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution condemning the Union League of Philadelphia for awarding its Gold Medal to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Condemning the Union League of Philadelphia for bestowing its highest honor, the Gold Medal, upon Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-01-26
Resolution 230043

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Berisford “BJ” Jones, co-chair of the Philadelphia Police Department LGBTQ Liaison Committee, for his work improving relations between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

Recognizing Berisford "BJ" Jones, co-chair of the Philadelphia Police Department LGBTQ Liaison Committee, for his tireless efforts toward improving relations between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-01-26
Resolution 230042

Adopted, this resolution honors the life and legacy of South Philadelphia disc jockey and entertainer Jerry Blavat, known as “The Geator with the Heater” and “The Boss with the Hot Sauce.” It recognizes his influence on Philadelphia’s music culture and provides for an engrossed copy of the resolution to be presented to his family.

Honoring the life and legacy of South Philadelphia Legendary Disc Jockey and Entertainer Jerry Blavat known as "The Geator with the Heater" and "The Boss with the Hot Sauce".

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-01-26
Resolution 230041

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing February 1–7, 2023, as National Gun Violence Survivor Week.

Recognizing February 1-7, 2023, as National Gun Violence Survivor Week, in honor of survivors of gun violence and the lifelong burdens they carry.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-01-26
Resolution 230040

This withdrawn resolution would have honored Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Honoring the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. on the occasion of their 92nd North Atlantic Regional Conference, and declaring March 9, 2023 as "Alpha Kappa Alpha Day" in the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-01-26
Resolution 230039

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging the U.S.

Urging the United States Congress to pass the "Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act", introduced last session by U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Calif.-13), which would repeal the Tiahrt Amendments, whose provisions have hampered efforts to address gun trafficking by, among other things, identifying and holding accountable irresponsible gun dealers and owners.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-01-26
Resolution 230038

The adopted resolution recognizes and honors the Philadelphia High School for Girls on its 175th anniversary.

Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia High School for Girls on its Demisemiseptcentennial Anniversary - 175 years of academic excellence.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-01-26
Resolution 230037

This adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings about Philadelphia’s child welfare workforce.

Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to conduct hearings to examine the state of Philadelphia's child welfare workforce.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-01-26
Resolution 230036

This adopted resolution commemorates the closing of Relish, a West Oak Lane restaurant and jazz venue operated by Robert and Benjamin Bynum.

To commemorate the closing of Relish, the beloved West Oak Lane institution

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-01-26
Bill 230035

The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Board of Surveyors to remove from the City Plan the portion of Southampton Road running from Bustleton Avenue about 209 feet southeast to its terminus.

Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 370 by striking from the City Plan Southampton Road from Bustleton Avenue to its terminus southeastwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-01-26
Bill 230034-A

This enacted bill changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain properties within the area bounded by Haverford Avenue, 44th Street, Belmont Avenue, Girard Avenue, and 40th Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Haverford Avenue, 44th Street, Belmont Avenue, Girard Avenue, and 40th Street.

Introduced and Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-01-26
Bill 230033

This enacted ordinance authorizes the City to vacate Sloan Street from Ogden Street to its northern terminus, while reserving a right-of-way there for sewers, drainage, and public utilities.

Authorizing the vacating of Sloan Street from Ogden Street to its terminus northwardly therefrom and the reserving and plotting upon City Plan No. 106 of a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes and public utility purposes within the lines of said Sloan Street being vacated and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2023-01-26
Resolution 230019

This withdrawn resolution would have appointed Albert Littlepage to the board of directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank.

Appointing Albert Littlepage to the board of directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank.

WITHDRAWN

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Meeting date

January 23, 2023