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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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May 11, 2023
Adopted, this resolution honors and congratulates Judith McGinley, Sean Dugan, Esther Jones, Sadonna Major, Giovanni Maysonet, Mychal Couch, Carla Lecoin, Stephanie Haldaman-Carrion, and Ronnessa Edwards as “Champions of the Week.” It recognizes their public service in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, including work in health care, public safety, parks and recreation, social services, and civil rights.
Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week Judith McGinley, Sean Dugan, Esther Jones, Sadonna Major, Giovanni Maysonet, Mychal Couch, Carla Lecoin, Stephanie Haldaman-Carrion, and Ronnessa Edwards who, for the common good of all Pennsylvanians, have devoted their careers to working as public servants in the City of Philadelphia and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted, this resolution honors and congratulates Judith McGinley, Sean Dugan, Esther Jones, Sadonna Major, Giovanni Maysonet, Mychal Couch, Carla Lecoin, Stephanie Haldaman-Carrion, and Ronnessa Edwards as “Champions of the Week.” It recognizes their public service in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, including work in health care, public safety, parks and recreation, social services, and civil rights.
Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week Judith McGinley, Sean Dugan, Esther Jones, Sadonna Major, Giovanni Maysonet, Mychal Couch, Carla Lecoin, Stephanie Haldaman-Carrion, and Ronnessa Edwards who, for the common good of all Pennsylvanians, have devoted their careers to working as public servants in the City of Philadelphia and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer full ownership of 22 listed properties in the Fifth Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Housing Authority a deed conveying fee simple title to 2338 N. 31st Street; 2340 N. 31st Street; 2408 N. 31st Street; 2410 N. 31st Street; 2412 N. 31st Street; 2500 N. 31st Street; 2549 1/2 N. 32nd Street (aka 2551 N. 32nd Street); 3230-38 Diamond Street; 3010 W. York Street; 3012 W. York Street; 3014 W. York Street; 3013 W. York Street; 3015 W. York Street; 3108 W. York Street; 3110 W. York Street; 3112 W. York Street; 3200 W. York Street; 3202 W. York Street; 3204 W. York Street; 3206 W. York Street; 3214 W. York Street; 3222 W. York Street in the Fifth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia pursuant to Section 16-706 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.
The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Reverend Louise Williams Bishop, known as the “Queen of the Airwaves,” for her career in radio, ministry, and public service.
Honoring and Celebrating the Historic Career of Reverend Louise Williams Bishop, also known as the Queen of the Airwaves, on the Occasion of her Retirement
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Reverend Louise Williams Bishop, known as the “Queen of the Airwaves,” for her career in radio, ministry, and public service.
Honoring and Celebrating the Historic Career of Reverend Louise Williams Bishop, also known as the Queen of the Airwaves, on the Occasion of her Retirement
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution calls on the Philadelphia administration and School District to address and expand financial literacy education in the city.
Calling on the Administration and School District of Philadelphia to address and expand financial literacy education in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes a southbound bicycle lane on North 2nd Street from Race Street to Market Street and removes one travel lane in that section.
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane, in the southbound direction, on North 2nd street from Race street to Market street; and removing a travel lane on North 2nd street within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes one bicycle lane in each direction on East Market Street from 2nd Street to 6th Street and removes one moving-vehicle lane on each side in that area.
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane on East Market street from 2nd street to 6th street; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance adds rules for “nuisance vehicles” anywhere in Philadelphia, including vehicles with sound plainly audible more than 100 feet away, vehicles drifting, and vehicles blocking access to help drifting occur.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing for prohibitions relating to Nuisance Vehicles, and for penalties and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer some or all of certain City-owned parcels to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Belmont Avenue, Mantua Avenue, 42nd Street, and West Girard Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire all or part of approximately 23,595 square feet of land in the area bounded by Market Street, 39th Street, Ludlow Street, and 40th 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 in all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land containing approximately 23,595 square feet, located in and about the area bounded by Market Street, 39th Street, Ludlow Street and 40th Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land within the area bounded by the Schuylkill River, Passyunk Avenue, 61st Street, Lindbergh Boulevard, Grays Avenue, 49th Street, Paschall Avenue, and Grays Ferry Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the Schuylkill River, Passyunk Avenue, 61st Street, Lindbergh Boulevard, Grays Avenue, 49th Street, Paschall Avenue, and Grays Ferry Avenue.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorized putting a Home Rule Charter amendment before Philadelphia voters on November 7, 2023.
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 to provide for the creation of an Office for People with Disabilities, to provide for the powers and duties of such Office, to eliminate a duplicative office and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the Office into the City government; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning code to create a Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District covering lots in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th Council Districts.
Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," to add an overlay district pertaining to injection sites for narcotics, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes bicycle lanes in both directions on Bartram Avenue between 84th Street and Essington Avenue.
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane in each direction on Bartram Avenue, from 84th Street to Essington Avenue; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; 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 Keystone Opportunity Zones and related development areas to allow additional extensions of certain tax benefits for specified parcels.
Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," to provide for additional extensions of certain benefits, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.