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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Council actions
Actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote.
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Meeting date
January 27, 2022
This bill, which is in committee, would create a public financing system for campaigns for Philadelphia elective offices.
Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Officers and Employees," to add a Chapter establishing a system for public financing of political campaigns 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.
This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s Standards of Conduct and Ethics rules.
Amending Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code ("Standards of Conduct and Ethics") to amend definitions, further address conflict of interest and related rules, and revise disqualification and notification rules, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have submitted a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to voters in the May 17, 2022 election.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia a proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise age requirement to be eligible for election as City officials.
Introduced
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes a no-truck-parking rule at all times on both sides of Overbrook Avenue between 64th Street and 66th Street.
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Overbrook Avenue from 64th Street to 66th Street.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and congratulating Shen Yun Performing Arts for its 15th year performing in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing and Congratulation Shen Yun on the occasion of their 15th year performing in Pennsylvania as the world's premier classical Chinese dance and music company.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming May 2, 2022, as John Fryer Day in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming May 2, 2022 as John Fryer Day in the City of Philadelphia for his contributions to Philadelphia and the LGBTQ Community.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The City Council adopted a resolution honoring Jeff Guaracino, the former CEO of Visit Philadelphia, for promoting Philadelphia as a tourism destination.
Honoring the life of Jeff Guaracino Chief Executive Officer of Visit Philly, who brought the City into the national spotlight as a destination for tourism and whose work championed the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and welcomed all to Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf on the 200th anniversary of its founding.
Recognizing the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf on the 200th Anniversary of its founding.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council confirmed Adara L.
Confirming the appointment of Adara L. Combs as Victim Advocate.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution calls on the U.S.
Calling on the U.S. Senate to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of James Mtume, a Philadelphia native, music legend, activist, and advocate for Black culture and history.
Honoring the life and legacy of music legend, activist, and Philadelphia native James Mtume, on the occasion of his passing.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of comedy legend Robert “Bob” Saget.
Honoring the life and legacy of comedy legend Bob Saget, a Philadelphia native and Temple University graduate, on the occasion of his passing.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution naming the 6300 block of Lancaster Avenue “Absalom Jones Way.” The designation commemorates Reverend Absalom Jones, an abolitionist, clergyman, and founder of the African Episcopal Church of St.
Also naming the 6300 block of Lancaster Avenue as Absalom Jones Way, to commemorate Reverend Absalom Jones and his legacy as an abolitionist, clergyman and the founder of the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, the first African Episcopal Church in The United States.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Leon A.
Honoring and celebrating Philadelphia's Living Legends: Leon A. Williams, Esq., Michael Coard, Esq., Rasheedah Phillips, Esq., George Burrell, Esq., and Keir Bradford-Grey, Esq., who are all respected and distinguished leaders in the field of law, as part of the commemoration of Black History Month.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Philadelphia native Quinta Brunson for creating Abbott Elementary.
Honoring and celebrating trailblazing writer, actor, and comedian Quinta Brunson for her creation of Abbott Elementary, an innovative, hilarious Black and woman-led sitcom that sheds light on the joy, struggle, dedication, and resilience of Philadelphia teachers and school communities.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognizes January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and commending the Pennsylvania National Cervical Cancer Coalition - NW Philadelphia Chapter Leader and The Survivor Diva Angela Reese for her work promoting awareness about cervical cancer.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
January 26, 2022
This enacted bill revised the boundaries of Philadelphia’s 10 City Council districts and set approximate populations for each district.
Amending Chapter 20-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Councilmanic Districts," by revising the boundaries of the Councilmanic Districts, under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill revised the boundaries of Philadelphia’s 10 City Council districts and set approximate populations for each district.
Amending Chapter 20-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Councilmanic Districts," by revising the boundaries of the Councilmanic Districts, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.