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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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May 19, 2022

Procedural2022-05-19
Bill 220450

This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain properties within the area bounded by Woodland Avenue, 49th Street, Grays Avenue, and 54th Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Woodland Avenue, 49th Street, Grays Avenue, and 54th Street.

Introduced and Referred

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

Procedural2022-05-19
Bill 220449

This bill, which is held in committee, would change the zoning designation for land bounded by 39th Street, Ludlow Street, 40th Street, and Market Street from CMX-4 to RMX-2.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designation of a certain area of land located within an area bounded by 39th Street, Ludlow Street, 40th Street, and Market Street; to amend other rules related to zoning and approving a Master Plan for the site bounded by the forementioned area; and making related changes to various provisions of Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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

Procedural2022-05-19
Bill 220447

This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s zoning code to define a “single-room residence” as a building with living quarters that do not have private kitchens, including rooming houses, dormitories, and supported independent living.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing for limited expansion of single-room residence, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced

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

Procedural2022-05-19
Bill 220446

This bill, which was vetoed by the mayor, would revise Philadelphia’s Ninth District Overlay zoning rules.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Section 14-520, entitled "/NDO, Ninth District Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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

Procedural2022-05-19
Bill 220445

This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas within boundaries including Cottman Avenue, Oxford Avenue, Tyson Avenue, Rising Sun Avenue, and the City boundary.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, Oxford Avenue, Tyson Avenue, Rising Sun Avenue, Glenview Street, Bingham Street, Kerper Street, Rising Sun Avenue, Unruh Avenue, Martins Mill Road, City Boundary, and Hasbrook Avenue.

Introduced and Referred

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

Procedural2022-05-19
Bill 220444

The enacted bill updates the approximate population figures listed for Philadelphia’s 10 City Council districts.

Amending Chapter 20-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Councilmanic Districts," by revising the approximate population in each of the Councilmanic Districts to include state and county prisoner data, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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

Council Action2022-05-19
Resolution 220434

This adopted resolution honors the life and public service of Norman Y.

Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Norman Y. Mineta, who passed away on May 3, 2022, during Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2022-05-19
Resolution 220422

This adopted resolution urges the School District of Philadelphia to improve its maternity leave program for employees.

Urging the School District of Philadelphia to enhance its maternity leave program.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2022-05-19
Resolution 220435

This adopted resolution recognized May 15, 2022, as Philadelphia’s inaugural Day of Serenity.

Designating May 15, 2022 the Inaugural Day of Serenity in the City of Philadelphia, providing communities disproportionately impacted by gun violence the opportunity to gather in peace and healing.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2022-05-19
Resolution 220433

The adopted resolution applauds Philadelphia’s selection as one of five cities participating in the Municipalities Reimagining Community Safety Initiative.

Applauding Philadelphia's selection as a participant city in the Municipalities Reimagining Community Safety Initiative.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2022-05-19
Resolution 220432

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing May 15–20, 2022, as the inaugural Multicultural Media Professionals Week in Philadelphia.

Recognizing May 15-20, 2022 as the inaugural Multicultural Media Professionals Week in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2022-05-19
Resolution 220431

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass HB140, the Parking Protected Bike Lane and Plaza bill.

Calling upon the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to pass HB140, the Parking Protected Bike Lane and Plaza bill, to empower municipalities to buffer bike lanes with parking on state roads.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2022-05-19
Resolution 220430

The adopted resolution urges the United States Congress to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021, which would add four seats to the U.S.

Urging the United States Congress to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021, to restore the integrity of the United States Supreme Court by adding four new seats.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2022-05-19
Resolution 220429

The withdrawn resolution would have named the 1500 block of Lombard Avenue “Wesley Way” to honor the historic Wesley A.M.E.

Also naming the 1500 block of Lombard Avenue as Wesley Way, to commemorate the historic Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church and/or one of the most influential Pastors in the church's history- Rev. Alfred G. Dunston.

WITHDRAWN

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

Council Action2022-05-19
Resolution 220428

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution celebrating Joel Embiid, a Philadelphia 76ers player, as “Most Valuable Philadelphian” and recognizing his basketball accomplishments.

Celebrating Joel Embiid as MVP: "Most Valuable Philadelphian."

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2022-05-19
Resolution 220427-A

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Philadelphia-born author, podcaster, cultural critic, and Peabody Award winner Phil Yu.

Honoring Philadelphia-born author, podcaster, cultural critic, media trailblazer, and Peabody award winner Phil Yu, founder of "Angry Asian Man," a destination website on Asian American pop culture, politics, sports, and more, and co-author of the New York Times best seller Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the 90s to Now.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2022-05-19
Resolution 220427-A

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Philadelphia-born author, podcaster, cultural critic, and Peabody Award winner Phil Yu.

Honoring Philadelphia-born author, podcaster, cultural critic, media trailblazer, and Peabody award winner Phil Yu, founder of "Angry Asian Man," a destination website on Asian American pop culture, politics, sports, and more, and co-author of the New York Times best seller Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the 90s to Now.

AMENDED

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

Council Action2022-05-19
Resolution 220427-A

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Philadelphia-born author, podcaster, cultural critic, and Peabody Award winner Phil Yu.

Honoring Philadelphia-born author, podcaster, cultural critic, media trailblazer, and Peabody award winner Phil Yu, founder of "Angry Asian Man," a destination website on Asian American pop culture, politics, sports, and more, and co-author of the New York Times best seller Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the 90s to Now.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.