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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Meeting date
October 5, 2023
City Council adopted a resolution honoring Philadelphia native and Overbrook High School alumnus Waverly Bernard Woodson, Jr.
Honoring war-hero Waverly Bernard Woodson, Jr., for his courageous and selfless service during World War II and further calling on Overbrook High School to induct him into their Hall of Fame.
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 honors Zoe Smith, a 10th-grade student at Science Leadership Academy at Beeber, for winning the Individual Women’s Public League Golf Championship on September 29, 2023.
Honoring Science Leadership Academy at Beeber 10th Grader, Zoe Smith, for winning the Individual Women's Public League Golf Championship.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution honors Zoe Smith, a 10th-grade student at Science Leadership Academy at Beeber, for winning the Individual Women’s Public League Golf Championship on September 29, 2023.
Honoring Science Leadership Academy at Beeber 10th Grader, Zoe Smith, for winning the Individual Women's Public League Golf Championship.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill adds the intersection of 17th Street and Washington Avenue to the locations where approved automated red-light enforcement systems may be used.
Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of 17th Street & Washington Avenue, 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 rules for automated red-light enforcement to allow an approved enforcement system at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Falls Bridge.
Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of Kelly Drive & Falls Bridge, 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 red-light enforcement rules to authorize an approved automated red-light enforcement system at the intersection of Belmont Avenue, Ford Road, and Overbrook Avenue.
Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of Belmont Avenue, Ford Road & Overbrook Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution urges Governor Josh Shapiro to establish a Pennsylvania Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
Urging Governor Josh Shapiro to establish an Office of Gun Violence Prevention in Pennsylvania.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted legislation authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 4817 Old York Road in the 8th Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4817 Old York Road located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
September 29, 2023
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings about using unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, as an additional law enforcement tool in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to conduct hearings regarding the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, also known as drones, as an additional law enforcement tool that would enhance public safety in the City of Philadelphia.
RECESSED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings about using unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, as an additional law enforcement tool in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to conduct hearings regarding the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, also known as drones, as an additional law enforcement tool that would enhance public safety in the City of Philadelphia.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings about using unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, as an additional law enforcement tool in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to conduct hearings regarding the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, also known as drones, as an additional law enforcement tool that would enhance public safety in the City of Philadelphia.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Meeting date
September 27, 2023
Meeting date
September 15, 2023
Meeting date
September 14, 2023
This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s overlay zoning rules to address medical marijuana dispensaries in the Far Northeast and Northeast overlay districts and the Fourth District Overlay District.
Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending Section 14-514, entitled /FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District, Section 14-515, entitled /NE, Northeast Overlay District, and Section 14-524, entitled /FDO, Fourth District Overlay District by creating regulations for Medical Marijuana, all under certain terms and conditions.
VETOED
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The enacted ordinance creates the Warrington Affordable Housing Overlay District for lots larger than 50,000 square feet in the area bounded by Warrington Avenue, 50th Street, Springfield Avenue, and a railroad right-of-way.
Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts" by creating a new subsection entitled "Warrington Affordable Housing Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s zoning maps for certain properties in the area bounded by Foulkrod Street, Hawthorne Street, Margaret Street, and Duffield Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Foulkrod Street, Hawthorne Street, Margaret Street, and Duffield Street.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted change requires Philadelphia property-assessed-value and real-estate-tax notices to include information about income-based payment agreements for homestead properties and how to apply.
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to require notices of property assessed value and real estate tax liability, include information on the availability and application process for Income-based payment agreements, Homestead, Tax exemption for Long-time Owner Occupants and other tax relief programs, all under certain terms and conditions.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted bill changes Philadelphia’s real estate tax rules to require regular advertising in at least three community papers about available tax relief programs, income-based payment agreements, and residential foreclosure diversion programs.
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by requiring advertising in community papers, the availability of tax relief programs, residential foreclosure diversion programs, housing counseling assistance and installment payment agreements, to help neighborhood residents manage financial hardships, all under certain terms and conditions.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Other recorded action without a published tally.