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
March 15, 2018
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution naming the 3800 block of Cambridge Street “Dr.
Also naming the 3800 block of Cambridge Street "Dr. Carl S. Moore Way" in honor or Dr. Moore's activism and his tireless efforts in fighting for a better future for the African American Community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution asks the Mayor to return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 171109, entitled "An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the provision of mandatory training for City officers and employees regarding sexual harassment in the workplace; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
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 urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to create a statewide “Keystone Scholars” Higher Education Savings Program.
Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to adopt legislation to create a statewide "Keystone Scholars" Higher Education Savings Program.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings about the missions of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau and VISIT Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to examine the current mission of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau and VISIT Philadelphia as we explore the feasibility of a merger of the two organizations.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have placed a question before Philadelphia voters on May 15, 2018, asking whether the City Charter should call on City Council to adopt public financing for campaigns for City elected offices.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Council of the City of Philadelphia to adopt a system of public financing of campaigns for City elected offices; 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.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have changed Philadelphia’s rules for political contributions and campaign spending.
Amending Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Political Contributions and Expenditures," to add and make changes to provisions regarding campaign contributions; contributions to transition and inauguration committees; and campaign finance disclosures; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to acquire all or part of parcels in the area bounded by Norwitch Drive, 67th Street, Essington Avenue, and 70th Street.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by Norwitch Drive, 67th Street, Essington Avenue and 70th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have revised Philadelphia’s process for temporarily removing firearms from people believed to pose an imminent risk of injuring themselves or others.
Amending Section 10-836a of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Temporary Removal of Firearms of Persons Posing a Risk of Imminent Personal Injury to Self or Others," by revising requirements, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the City to acquire property or easements along the Delaware River and the Kensington & Tacony Trail, including connections to Lardner’s Point Park, the Frankford Boat Launch, and the Tacony Boat Launch.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest such as an easement, by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Kensington & Tacony Trail, and authorizing an agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the PRA to act as the City's condemnation agent, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced (By Request) and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Board of Surveyors to revise the official City Plan for an irregularly shaped area along the north side of John F.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by placing on the City Plan an irregularly-shaped area extending along the northerly side of John F. Kennedy Boulevard, from Twenty-Second Street to Twenty-Third Street, in order to conform with the lines established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have allowed certain Philadelphia liquor licensees and permit holders in designated Extended Hours Zones to sell liquor and malt or brewed beverages until 4:00 a.m., including on Sundays.
Amending Chapter 9-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sales of Alcohol: Verification of Age," to authorize the sale of liquor and malt or brewed beverages until 4:00 A.M., and to shorten the Chapter title, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted measure created a process for preparing Administrative Environmental Assessments for pending City Council ordinances when a Council member requests one.
Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by creating a new Chapter 21-2600, entitled "Environmental Impact Statements," to provide for the preparation of such statements in connection with Council legislation; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City Plan that vacate portions of Glenloch Place and Ditman Street and abandon a 40-foot-wide drainage right-of-way between them.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 322 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Glenloch Place from Megargee Street to its terminus northeastwardly therefrom, striking from the City Plan and vacating Ditman Street from a point southwest of Tolbut Street to its terminus further southwestwardly therefrom, and striking from the City Plan and abandoning a certain drainage right-of-way which extends between the said termini of Glenloch Place and Ditman Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted measure increases the Hero Award available to the surviving spouse or life partner, dependent children, or dependent parents of a firefighter, police officer, or prosecution detective killed while performing a heroic deed involving a special hazard or risk.
Amending Section 21-105 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Hero Awards," by increasing the amount that may be awarded to family members of firefighters, police officers, and prosecution detectives killed in the course of performing heroic deeds, and by making certain technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
March 8, 2018
This adopted resolution recognizes, honors, and thanks The Second Street Irish Society Pipes and Drums for preserving Celtic musical traditions, representing Philadelphia at parades and other events, and supporting community and charitable activities.
Recognizing, honoring, and thanking The Second Street Irish Society Pipes And Drums for its important contributions to the rich and diverse cultural fabric of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution also names the 1300 block of South Broad Street “Jimmy Tayoun Way.” It honors Jimmy Tayoun, who worked in journalism and the restaurant business and served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Philadelphia City Council.
Also naming the 1300 block of South Broad Street as "Jimmy Tayoun Way".
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, which promotes fair housing regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, familial status, or disability.
Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and marking the month of April as Fair Housing Month in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution honors the Montier family of Philadelphia and Cheltenham and recognizes their historical significance and contributions to the region.
Honoring the Montier Family of Philadelphia and Cheltenham and recognizing their historical significance and contributions to our region.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.