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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Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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Meeting date
June 15, 2017
This enacted ordinance authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to issue up to $300 million in bonds or similar debt to finance or refinance the Rebuild program, which improves, builds, demolishes, renovates, and equips city parks, libraries, playgrounds, recreation centers, and related facilities.
Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the financing of the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild program, approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series to finance or refinance such program and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations in each of the City's fiscal years to provide for, and will make timely payments of, the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; and authorizing City officials to take nece...
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for land bounded by Spruce Street, South 40th Street, Locust Street, and South 41st Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, S. 40th Street, Locust Street, and S. 41st Street. Further to adopt the Master Plan for the University of Pennsylvania; and approving various construction projects.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s Transit-Oriented Development overlay zoning rules for lots within 500 feet of an entrance to or exit from a designated transit station.
Amending Section 14-513 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/TOD, Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District," and Section 14-702, entitled "Floor Area and Height Bonuses," all to revise requirements relating to the Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
June 8, 2017
This adopted resolution recognizes and honors the Chestnut Hill Conservancy, formerly the Chestnut Hill Historical Society, on its 50th anniversary.
Recognizing and Honoring the Chestnut Hill Conservancy/Chestnut Hill Historical Society on the Occasion of its 50th Anniversary.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes and honors June 14, 2017, as Flag Day in Philadelphia and reflects on the importance and history of the United States flag.
Recognizing and Honoring June 14, 2017 as Flag Day in Philadelphia to Celebrate and Reflect on the Importance of the Flag of the United States.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring the Johnson House Historic Site’s annual Juneteenth Festival.
Recognizing and honoring the Johnson House Historic Site's annual Juneteenth Festival, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the emancipation of African-American slaves throughout the Confederate South.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Andrea Canepari, Italy’s Consul General in Philadelphia, for his accomplishments and work strengthening ties between Italy and the United States.
Recognizing and honoring Consul General of Italy, Andrea Canepari, for his many accomplishments on behalf of Italy in the City of Philadelphia and his commitment to the relationship between Italy and the United States, on the occasion of his appointment as Italy's Ambassador to the Dominican Republic.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution urges Congress to oppose H.R.
Urging Congress to oppose H.R. 10, the Financial CHOICE Act of 2017, which would undermine crucial enforcement and compliance actions provided by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street and Consumer Protection Act, de-regulate financial institutions and destroy the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, therefore exposing Americans to potential threats of abuse within the financial system.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes, honors, and celebrates the life and legacy of Ahmeenah Young, a Philadelphia activist and former president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the life and legacy of Ahmeenah Young for her dedication to women, minorities, and the disadvantaged, as well as her overall commitment to the City of Philadelphia
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes a Philadelphia City Council Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention.
Authorizing the creation of a "Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention" to address Philadelphia's enduring plague of gun violence by facilitating coordination among stakeholders and formulating a comprehensive gun violence prevention strategy.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution approves Wendell Anthony Ewing’s appointment to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
Approving the appointment of Wendell Anthony Ewing to the Philadelphia Water Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Pennsylvania Innocence Project for advocating for Pennsylvanians who were wrongfully convicted and promoting reforms to improve the integrity of criminal convictions.
Recognizing and honoring the Pennsylvania Innocence Project for its advocacy on behalf of wrongfully convicted Pennsylvanians and promotion of criminal justice system reforms to enhance conviction integrity.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Brent “Rudy” Edwards for rescuing his 1-year-old nephew from a May 27, 2017, house fire in Overbrook.
Recognizing the heroism of Brent "Rudy" Edwards that occurred on the morning of Saturday, May 27, 2017, when he rescued his 1-year-old nephew from a fire in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring the young men of Boys Latin Charter Middle School for their academic achievements on the National Latin Exam.
Recognizing and honoring the young men of Boys Latin Charter Middle School for their outstanding academic achievements on the National Latin Exam.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer, without payment, four properties in the Fifth Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer title to 2855 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth 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·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 1604 Page Street in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1604 Page street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Willie Mundy, Jr. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Kevin Upshur and the Strawberry Mansion Learning Center for their work in the Strawberry Mansion community.
Honoring and recognizing Kevin Upshur and the Strawberry Mansion Learning Center for their outstanding work throughout the Strawberry Mansion Community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.