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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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Council actions

Actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote.

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Meeting date

October 8, 2020

Council Action2020-10-08
Resolution 200530

The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to establish a 15-member advisory Task Force on Disadvantaged Communities.

Authorizing the Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to establish an advisory Task Force on Disadvantaged Communities, and further authorizing the Task Force to produce a report of findings and strategies for uplifting disadvantaged persons in Philadelphia through access to arts and culture.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-10-08
Resolution 200529

City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating the Neumann-Goretti boys basketball team for its 2019–2020 season.

Honoring and congratulating the Neumann-Goretti boys basketball team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 24-4 record in the Philadelphia Catholic League boys basketball championships.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-10-08
Resolution 200528

The adopted resolution congratulates Daniel J.

Congratulating Daniel J. Hilferty on his retirement as the President and CEO of Independence Health Group and honoring his contributions to Philadelphia during his career.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-10-08
Resolution 200523

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Lisa Forrest on her promotion to Battalion Chief of the Philadelphia Fire Department.

Honoring and congratulating Lisa Forrest on the occasion of her promotion to Battalion Chief of the Philadelphia Fire Department, and for becoming the first African American woman to earn this prestigious position in the 149-year history of the Philadelphia Fire Department.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-10-08
Resolution 200522

The adopted resolution recognized October 2020 as Manufacturing Month in Philadelphia.

Recognizing October 2020 as Manufacturing Month, and further honoring Oat Foundry for their innovation and dedication to the Manufacturing Industry in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-10-08
Resolution 200519

Adopted Resolution recognizing and celebrating the October 10, 2020, reopening of the historic Philip Jaisohn Memorial House.

Recognizing and celebrating the re-opening of the historic Philip Jaisohn Memorial House on October 10, 2020, which honors the legacy of Philadelphian Philip Jaisohn, a Korean American pioneer for democracy, political and religious freedom, and Korean independence.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2020-10-08
Bill 200424

This enacted bill renamed and dedicated the playground at the corner of 30th and Jefferson Streets as the “Howard McCall, Sr.

Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as the 30th and Jefferson Playground, located at the corner of 30th and Jefferson Streets, as the "Howard McCall, Sr. Playground" in the City of Philadelphia.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2020-10-08
Bill 200424

This enacted bill renamed and dedicated the playground at the corner of 30th and Jefferson Streets as the “Howard McCall, Sr.

Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as the 30th and Jefferson Playground, located at the corner of 30th and Jefferson Streets, as the "Howard McCall, Sr. Playground" in the City of Philadelphia.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2020-10-08
Bill 200424

This enacted bill renamed and dedicated the playground at the corner of 30th and Jefferson Streets as the “Howard McCall, Sr.

Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as the 30th and Jefferson Playground, located at the corner of 30th and Jefferson Streets, as the "Howard McCall, Sr. Playground" in the City of Philadelphia.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2020-10-08
Bill 200374

This enacted ordinance renames Chalfont Playground in Northeast Philadelphia as the “Corporal Jimmy O’Connor Memorial Playground.” It took effect immediately.

Renaming and designating Chalfont Playground in Northeast Philadelphia as the "Corporal Jimmy O'Connor Memorial Playground".

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2020-10-08
Bill 200374

This enacted ordinance renames Chalfont Playground in Northeast Philadelphia as the “Corporal Jimmy O’Connor Memorial Playground.” It took effect immediately.

Renaming and designating Chalfont Playground in Northeast Philadelphia as the "Corporal Jimmy O'Connor Memorial Playground".

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2020-10-08
Bill 200374

This enacted ordinance renames Chalfont Playground in Northeast Philadelphia as the “Corporal Jimmy O’Connor Memorial Playground.” It took effect immediately.

Renaming and designating Chalfont Playground in Northeast Philadelphia as the "Corporal Jimmy O'Connor Memorial Playground".

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2020-10-08
Bill 200349

The enacted ordinance creates the American Street Overlay District in a specified area around American Street.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/AME, American Street Overlay District," 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.

Procedural2020-10-08
Bill 200349

The enacted ordinance creates the American Street Overlay District in a specified area around American Street.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/AME, American Street Overlay District," 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.

Council Action2020-10-08
Bill 200349

The enacted ordinance creates the American Street Overlay District in a specified area around American Street.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/AME, American Street Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

October 1, 2020

Procedural2020-10-01
Resolution 200534

This adopted resolution recognizes and celebrates the second annual Latin American Book Fair in Philadelphia for highlighting local Latin American authors, literature, and culture.

Recognizing and celebrating the second annual Latin American Book Fair in Philadelphia for its work in highlighting local Latin-American authors, literature, and culture.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2020-10-01
Resolution 200533

The withdrawn resolution would have asked Comcast Spectacor to reconsider Wells Fargo’s naming rights agreement for the Wells Fargo Center.

Calling on Comcast Spectacor to reconsider its naming rights agreement with Wells Fargo based on its history of unethical banking practices.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2020-10-01
Resolution 200532

The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer full ownership of 87 listed City-owned lots or properties in the First Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in the First Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 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.