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Philadelphia City Council actions
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March 31, 2022
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Karen Asper Jordan, a retired nurse, civil rights activist, and current president of the Cecil B.
Honoring and recognizing the service and leadership of retired nurse, activist, and current President of the Cecil B. Moore Freedom Fighters, Karen Asper Jordan, who has led a life-long commitment to civil rights activism by protesting, picketing, marching, registering voters, and leading countless direct actions under the guidance and, later, inspiration of the legendary civil rights leader, Cecil B. Moore.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes and honors the Children’s Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC) for 50 years of providing mental and behavioral health services to children and families in Philadelphia.
Recognizing and honoring the Children's Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC) on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary of service and leadership 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 adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings about using technology to solve shootings.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings examining the use of technology to solve shootings in the neighborhoods surrounding the 57 blocks where 10 or more people have been shot since 2015.
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 City Council’s Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings about using technology to solve shootings.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings examining the use of technology to solve shootings in the neighborhoods surrounding the 57 blocks where 10 or more people have been shot since 2015.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognized April 11–17, 2022, as “Black Maternal Health Week” in Philadelphia.
Recognizing and supporting the health and wellness of Black mamas and birthing people by acknowledging April 11-17, 2022, as "Black Maternal Health Week".
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 17 listed properties in Philadelphia’s Fifth 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 1433 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1454 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1428 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1443 N. Myrtlewood Street, 719 Montgomery Avenue, 737 Montgomery Avenue, 739 Montgomery Avenue, 741 Montgomery Avenue, 743 Montgomery Avenue, 2453 N. Carlisle Street, 1532 N. Marston Street, 2408 N. 31st Street, 2410 N. 31st Street, 2412 N. 31st Street, 3013 W. York Street, 3015 W. York Street and 3108 W. York Street in the Fifth 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.
This resolution would approve the Mayor’s revised Five Year Financial Plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2023 through 2027, including changes for fiscal year 2022, before submission to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority.
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 2023 through 2027, and incorporating Revised changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2022, 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 (By Request) and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is held in committee, would amend Philadelphia’s Fire Code to require automatic sprinkler systems in additional existing high-rise buildings.
Amending Subcode "F" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Fire Code," to require the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in additional high-rise buildings, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The ordinance approves amendments to the Jefferson Torresdale Hospital Master Plan for a new Proton Therapy Center building at 10800 Knights Road.
To approve amendments to the Jefferson Torresdale Hospital Master Plan related to a new Proton Therapy Center building at 10800 Knights Road.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is in committee, would impose an annual Philadelphia tax of four mills on certain intangible personal property owned by city residents, including stocks, bonds, and similar financial instruments.
Amending Chapter 19-1100 of The Philadelphia Code ("Personal Property Taxes") to impose an annual tax on certain intangible personal property, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently in committee, would revise Philadelphia’s residence requirements for people seeking City civil-service jobs.
Amending Chapter 20-100 of the Philadelphia Code ("General Provisions") to revise the residence requirement of prospective City employees, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently in committee, would create recruitment bonuses for new Philadelphia police officers when police vacancies exceed 5% of budgeted officer positions.
Amending Chapter 20-300 of The Philadelphia Code ("Compensation and Benefits") to provide for a program to incentivize the recruitment of certain City employees and to make other technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance formally amends the Philadelphia Energy Authority’s articles of incorporation and reaffirms its expanded responsibilities and powers.
Amending Bill No. 100163-AA, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the City of Philadelphia to organize an authority to be known as The Philadelphia Energy Authority, pursuant to the terms of the 'Municipalities Authorities Act,' of 2001, June 19, P.L. 287, No. 22, as amended, under certain terms and conditions," as amended, to reaffirm the responsibilities and powers of the Authority; authorizing and directing certain actions in connection with fulfilling the procedural requirements for the formal documentation of the related Articles of Amendment, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s C-PACE program for qualifying commercial property, including multifamily housing with five or more units and mixed-use properties with at least five residential units.
Amending Bill No. 190412, entitled "An Ordinance approving City participation in the Commonwealth's Property Assessed Clean Energy Program, all under certain terms and conditions," to modify the C-PACE program in conformity with Commonwealth legislation and to make other conforming changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to borrow up to $189 million through general-obligation bonds for capital projects, including transit, streets and sanitation, municipal buildings, parks, recreation and museums, and economic and community development.
Authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized the Finance Director to transfer $33.5 million in Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations among the General Fund, Grants Revenue Fund, and Aviation Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This proposal, currently held in committee, would require the Water Department to report within 60 days after private water, sewer, or stormwater lines become City-owned.
Amending Title 13 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Water and Sewer," by adding a new Chapter 13-700, entitled "Conversion of Private Water, Sewer and Stormwater Lines to Public Ownership," to establish reporting, maintenance, improvement and repair requirements with respect to water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure converted to public ownership, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is held in committee, would require the Water Commissioner to enter into agreements with owners of specified properties to transfer ownership of certain water, sewer, and stormwater mains on parts of Country Club Road, Mimi Circle, and Lankenau Avenue from private owners to the City.
Requiring the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to convert certain water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure on West Country Club Road, Mimi Circle, and East Country Club Road, between Conshohocken Avenue to Conshohocken Avenue, and a portion of Lankenau Avenue, from private to public infrastructure, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.