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 1, 2018
The adopted resolution honors Reverend Dr.
Honoring the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the 50th Anniversary of his death.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution calls on the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to revise its rules requiring student athletes to receive advance approval and a waiver to wear religious head coverings during competitions.
Calling on the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association to revise their rules on religious head coverings for student athletes.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Aimee Turner, a Drexel University senior and Overbrook resident, for being crowned Miss Philadelphia 2018.
Recognizing and honoring Drexel University senior and Overbrook resident Aimee Turner for being crowned Miss Philadelphia 2018.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings about developing an extreme risk protection order program in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings examining the development of an extreme risk protection order program within the City of Philadelphia, to allow for the temporary removal of firearms from individuals that pose a high risk of harm to themselves and others.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized the City Council Committee on Finance to hold public hearings with the Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement about the City’s divestment of holdings in gun and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Finance to hold public hearings concerning an update from the Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement about the City's divestment of holdings in gun and ammunition manufacturers, distributors and retailers since the adoption of the "Sandy Hook Principles".
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have approved the Mayor’s Revised Five Year Financial Plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2019 through 2023, including proposed changes for fiscal year 2018.
Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2019 through 2023, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2018, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an Ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution honors and commends the Saint Hubert High School cheerleading teams for their successful season.
Honoring the Saint Hubert High School Cheerleading Teams on a Season of Success Culminating in JV Winning the National Championship and Varsity Winning the PIAA State Championship.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of three City-owned properties at 1522-24 Parrish Street, 1536 Parrish Street, and 1538 Parrish Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Fifteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
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 recognizing and honoring Cheyney University for the 40th anniversary of its 1978 NCAA Division II men's basketball championship.
Recognizing and Honoring Cheyney University on the 40th Anniversary of its 1978 NCAA Division II Basketball Championship.
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 celebrates the 2018 Small Business Week celebration in Philadelphia, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia and Comcast Business from March 5–9, 2018.
Recognizing and Celebrating the 2018 Small Business Week Celebration 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.
This lapsed bill would have submitted a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to voters in a May 15, 2018, election.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in the Resolution approved by City Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the operating budget and providing for a mandatory fifty million dollar ($50,000,000) minimum annual appropriation to the Housing Trust Fund or any such successor financial facility or such successor financial facilities; and authorizing the appropriate officers to fix the date for the special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of the ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s sidewalk-sales rules.
Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by exempting sidewalk sales by owners and tenants of properties on both sides of Twenty-second street, between Lehigh avenue and Allegheny avenue, and by permitting such activity 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 wage and net profits tax rates for residents and nonresidents.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City, through the Commissioner of Public Property, to lease all or part of the property at 463-65 Leverington Avenue to Roxborough Development Corporation.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Roxborough Development Corporation, for use by the Corporation of all or a portion of the premises located at 463-65 Leverington Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance adopts the 2018 editions of several International building standards, with Philadelphia and state amendments, for the City’s Building, Existing Building, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, and Performance Codes.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by adopting the 2018 edition of the "International Codes" as published by the International Code Council, with previously adopted amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, to amend the following Philadelphia subcodes: Building Code, Existing Building Code, Energy Conservation Code, Fuel Gas Code, Mechanical Code, and Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance revises Philadelphia’s administrative building and occupancy rules, including provisions for construction permits, inspections, demolitions, certificates of occupancy, flood protection, and coordination with Pennsylvania’s Uniform Construction Code.
Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by revising and clarifying certain provisions; making corrections for compliance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill updates Philadelphia’s Residential Code by adopting the 2015 International Residential Code along with state and local amendments, effective October 1, 2018.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by adopting the 2015 edition of the "International Residential Code" as published by the International Code Council, with previously adopted amendments thereto, as adopted through the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by Sheffield Avenue, Leon Street, Solly Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Stanwood Street, and Erdrick Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Sheffield Avenue, Leon Street, Solly Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Stanwood Street, and Erdrick Street.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.