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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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September 23, 2021
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution designating September as International Underground Railroad Month in Philadelphia.
Designating September as International Underground Railroad Month in Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month 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.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Law & Government to hold hearings about the implications of using ranked-choice voting in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Law & Government to hold hearings regarding the implications of a ranked-choice voting system for Philadelphia.
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 also naming the 2000 block of Christian Street “Father John Van de Paer Way.” The honorary street name recognizes Father Van de Paer’s service to South Philadelphia and his work with parishioners and neighborhood children.
Also naming the 2000 block of Christian Street "John Van de Paer Way" to honor the life and legacy of Father John Van de Paer.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This withdrawn resolution would have also named the 2300 block of South 21st Street “Ronald R.
Also naming the 2300 block of South 21st Street "Ronald R. Donatucci Way" to honor the life and legacy of Ronald R. Donatucci, Senior.
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 authorizes the City Council’s Committee on the Environment to hold hearings about flooding risks, flood impacts, and possible ways to reduce flooding in Eastwick and other vulnerable Southwest Philadelphia communities.
Authorizing the Committee on the Environment to conduct hearings to examine flooding risks, impacts, and mitigation options in Eastwick and other vulnerable Southwest Philadelphia communities
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 authorizes City Council’s Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings about creating curriculum and degree programs at Cheyney University and Lincoln University to support recruitment to the Philadelphia Police Department.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings examining ways to create curriculum and degree programs within Pennsylvania's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Cheyney University and Lincoln University, to become feeders of recruitment to the Philadelphia Police Department with the goal of diversifying our police force.
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 Venkat Balumuri for his leadership and contributions to residents’ health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Honoring Venkat Balumuri for his incredible leadership and contributions to the health and wellbeing of Philadelphians throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution also naming the 1800 block of North 23rd Street, from West Berks Street to West Montgomery Avenue, “Helen Brown Way.” The honorary name recognizes Helen Brown, a North Philadelphia community organizer and activist known for her work with Project HOME and her contributions to the neighborhood.
Also naming the 1800 block of North 23rd Street from West Berks Street to West Montgomery Avenue, "Helen Brown Way" to honor and commemorate the life of Helen Brown, a community organizer and activist for her work with Project HOME and her lasting impact on her North Philadelphia community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution also naming the 2300 block of Ridge Avenue between 23rd and 24th Streets “Harold Malcom McCoy Way.” The honorary street name recognizes Harold Malcolm McCoy’s entrepreneurship, community service, and dedication to the North Philadelphia–Ridge Avenue Commercial Corridor.
Also naming the 2300 block of Ridge Avenue between 23rd Street and 24th Street, as "Harold Malcom McCoy Way" to honor the life and entrepreneurship of Harold Malcolm McCoy and his dedication to the North Philadelphia-Ridge Avenue Commercial Corridor.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill establishes two-hour parking from 8:00 a.m.
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Wildey street and Hancock street; Wildey street and Marlborough street; Salmon street and Columbia avenue; Montgomery avenue and Wildey street.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by Germania Street, Arendell Avenue, Delaware Avenue, and Linden Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Germania Street, Arendell Avenue, Delaware Avenue, and Linden Avenue.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance amended zoning rules in the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Area, setting different maximum building heights for several locations, including a general 125-foot limit and higher limits in specified areas.
Amending Section 14-502 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/CTR, Center City Overlay District", by amending certain height regulations and creating bulk and massing controls within the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Area, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is held in committee, would temporarily change the zoning designation for land bounded by 20th Street, Arch Street, Cuthbert Street, and 21st Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of a certain area of land located within an area bounded by 20th Street, Arch Street, Cuthbert Street and 21st Street; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Traffic Code to distinguish between primary and secondary vehicle violations.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to clarify the appropriate methods and circumstances of enforcement of traffic violations in order to provide for the fair and transparent administration of the traffic violations, prevent racial disparities, and protect public safety, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Traffic Code to distinguish between primary and secondary vehicle violations.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to clarify the appropriate methods and circumstances of enforcement of traffic violations in order to provide for the fair and transparent administration of the traffic violations, prevent racial disparities, and protect public safety, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Traffic Code to distinguish between primary and secondary vehicle violations.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to clarify the appropriate methods and circumstances of enforcement of traffic violations in order to provide for the fair and transparent administration of the traffic violations, prevent racial disparities, and protect public safety, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance requires the Philadelphia Police Department to keep electronic records of vehicle stops, including information about the people involved, violations, police actions, searches, arrests, and any recovered contraband.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to require the maintenance and reporting of certain information related to vehicle stops, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.