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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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February 17, 2022
Adopted resolution recognizing Dr.
Recognizing the strength, determination, and contributions of renowned physician, Philadelphia City Councilmember, and Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Dr. Ethel Allen, whose medical expertise and dedicated public service prioritized the City's most vulnerable residents and paved the way for future generations of independent Black women in Philadelphia politics.
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 naming 24th Street between Wharton and Reed Streets “Dorothy D.
Also naming 24th Street, between Wharton and Reed Streets, "Dorothy D. Allen Way," to honor the life and legacy of Dorothy D. Allen.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution names the 6300 block of Lancaster Avenue “Absalom Jones Way” to commemorate Reverend Absalom Jones, an abolitionist, clergyman, and founder of the African Episcopal Church of St.
Also naming the 6300 block of Lancaster Avenue as Absalom Jones Way, to commemorate the Reverend Absalom Jones and his legacy as an abolitionist, clergyman and the founder of the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, the first African American Episcopal Church in The United States.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committees on Children and Youth and on Finance to hold hearings about the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s contested request that the School District of Philadelphia repay nearly $11 million.
Authorizing the City Council Committees on Children and Youth and on Finance to hold hearings regarding the Philadelphia Parking Authority's unorthodox and contested request for the School District to repay the Parking Authority nearly $11 million.
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 congratulating Eric Pryor on becoming president of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) in January 2022.
Congratulating Eric Pryor on his appointment as President of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), making him the first Black President of PAFA.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution congratulates Carol G.
Congratulating Carol G. Stukes-Baylor on being elected Vice Chair for the City of Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement, making her the first woman and woman of color to hold this position.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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This adopted resolution authorizes Germantown Liberty Acquisitions LLC to transfer the residential unit associated with 3252 Germantown Avenue to 3200 Germantown Associates LP and assign the related redevelopment agreement.
Authorizing the conveyance of an interest in and the assignment of the redevelopment agreement for 3252 Germantown Avenue located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-600 of The Philadelphia Code as it pertains to dispositions of surplus property under Chapter 16-400 and 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.
This enacted ordinance authorizes one bicycle lane in each direction on West Market Street between 34th and 30th Streets.
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane on West Market Street from 34th street to 30th street; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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This enacted bill prohibits street vendors from stopping, standing, or parking vehicles or other conveyances to sell goods on both sides of Market Street between 33rd and 34th Streets.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section 9-203 relating to Street Vendors, by prohibiting street vending on certain portions of Market Street; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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This enacted amendment to Philadelphia’s streeteries rules adds three permitted locations: both sides of Main Street from Shurs Lane to Green Lane, both sides of Washington Avenue from Broad Street to 25th Street, and both sides of Snyder Avenue from Broad Street to 25th Street.
Amending Section 9-215 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Streeteries," to add additional permitted locations, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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 establish the Fair Housing Commission as an independent commission and submit the amendment to Philadelphia voters.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the establishment of a Fair Housing Commission as an independent commission and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, acting for the Philadelphia Gas Works, to renew its gas storage and transportation agreement with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC.
Authorizing the execution, delivery and performance by the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works of a Renewal of Service Agreement for Gas Storage and Transportation Under Rate Schedule GSS with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This enacted bill authorizes the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, acting for the Philadelphia Gas Works, to renew its gas storage and transportation agreement with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC.
Authorizing the execution, delivery and performance by the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works of a Renewal of Service Agreement for Gas Storage and Transportation Under Rate Schedule GSS with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $1 billion in new water and wastewater revenue bonds, along with additional bonds to refinance earlier bonds.
Constituting the Twenty-Sixth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; and specifying...
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $1 billion in new water and wastewater revenue bonds, along with additional bonds to refinance earlier bonds.
Constituting the Twenty-Sixth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; and specifying...
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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This enacted bill provided for Philadelphia voters to decide on May 17, 2022, whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to establish the Fair Housing Commission as an independent commission.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of a Fair Housing Commission as an independent commission; as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill provided for Philadelphia voters to decide on May 17, 2022, whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to establish the Fair Housing Commission as an independent commission.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of a Fair Housing Commission as an independent commission; as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted measure amended Philadelphia’s COVID-19 leave rules, requiring covered employers to provide paid leave for employees dealing with COVID-19 illness or exposure, caring for family members or children affected by COVID-19 precautions, getting vaccinated, or recovering from vaccination side effects.
Amending Section 9-4116 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "2021 Public Health Emergency Leave," to establish additional leave time under certain circumstance, modify existing provisions concerning the paid sick leave, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.