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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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April 22, 2021

Council Action2021-04-22
Resolution 210337

This adopted resolution honors the life and legacy of Frank L.

Honoring the life and legacy of Frank L. Stephens, Jr., and recognizing his work at the Free Library of Philadelphia and his dedication to elevating Black Art and Stories.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-04-22
Resolution 210295

The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Law & Government to hold hearings about the Philadelphia Sheriff’s decision to make sheriff sales permanently online.

Authorizing the Committee on Law & Government to hold hearings examining the decision to permanently move sheriff sales online, and further to explore the ramifications of and any unintended consequences that may arise from this decision.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2021-04-22
Resolution 210295

The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Law & Government to hold hearings about the Philadelphia Sheriff’s decision to make sheriff sales permanently online.

Authorizing the Committee on Law & Government to hold hearings examining the decision to permanently move sheriff sales online, and further to explore the ramifications of and any unintended consequences that may arise from this decision.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2021-04-22
Resolution 210295

The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Law & Government to hold hearings about the Philadelphia Sheriff’s decision to make sheriff sales permanently online.

Authorizing the Committee on Law & Government to hold hearings examining the decision to permanently move sheriff sales online, and further to explore the ramifications of and any unintended consequences that may arise from this decision.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Procedural2021-04-22
Bill 210249

Enacted legislation amends the Philadelphia Code to define “coercive control” as a pattern of threatening, humiliating, intimidating, or controlling behavior, including isolation, monitoring, resource control, threats, and property damage.

Amending various chapters of the Philadelphia Code to amend the definitions of certain terms, and provide protections for persons affected by coercive control, including in the context of employment discrimination, employment leave, and housing protections, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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

Procedural2021-04-22
Bill 210247

This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas within an area bounded by 63rd Street, Lansdowne Avenue, Felton Street, Haddington Lane, Edgewood Street, 54th Street, Girard Avenue, 59th Street, and Callowhill Street.

Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 63rd Street, Lansdowne Avenue, Felton Street, Haddington Lane, Edgewood Street, Lansdowne Avenue, 54th Street, Girard Avenue, 59th Street, and Callowhill Street.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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

Procedural2021-04-22
Bill 210247

This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas within an area bounded by 63rd Street, Lansdowne Avenue, Felton Street, Haddington Lane, Edgewood Street, 54th Street, Girard Avenue, 59th Street, and Callowhill Street.

Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 63rd Street, Lansdowne Avenue, Felton Street, Haddington Lane, Edgewood Street, Lansdowne Avenue, 54th Street, Girard Avenue, 59th Street, and Callowhill Street.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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

Council Action2021-04-22
Bill 210247

This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas within an area bounded by 63rd Street, Lansdowne Avenue, Felton Street, Haddington Lane, Edgewood Street, 54th Street, Girard Avenue, 59th Street, and Callowhill Street.

Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 63rd Street, Lansdowne Avenue, Felton Street, Haddington Lane, Edgewood Street, Lansdowne Avenue, 54th Street, Girard Avenue, 59th Street, and Callowhill Street.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2021-04-22
Bill 210246

This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for portions of land bounded by the Delaware Expressway, Richmond Street, Lewis Street, Delaware Avenue, and Castor Avenue.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain portions of the land located within an area bounded by Delaware Expressway, Richmond Street, Lewis Street, Delaware Avenue, and Castor Avenue all under certain terms and conditions.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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

Procedural2021-04-22
Bill 210246

This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for portions of land bounded by the Delaware Expressway, Richmond Street, Lewis Street, Delaware Avenue, and Castor Avenue.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain portions of the land located within an area bounded by Delaware Expressway, Richmond Street, Lewis Street, Delaware Avenue, and Castor Avenue all under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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

Council Action2021-04-22
Bill 210246

This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for portions of land bounded by the Delaware Expressway, Richmond Street, Lewis Street, Delaware Avenue, and Castor Avenue.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain portions of the land located within an area bounded by Delaware Expressway, Richmond Street, Lewis Street, Delaware Avenue, and Castor Avenue all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2021-04-22
Bill 210228

This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas within the boundaries of Spruce Street, 5th Street, South Street, and 8th Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, 5th Street, South Street, and 8th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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

Procedural2021-04-22
Bill 210228

This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas within the boundaries of Spruce Street, 5th Street, South Street, and 8th Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, 5th Street, South Street, and 8th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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

Council Action2021-04-22
Bill 210228

This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas within the boundaries of Spruce Street, 5th Street, South Street, and 8th Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, 5th Street, South Street, and 8th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-04-22
Resolution 210215

City Council adopted a resolution to submit a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to city voters.

Submitting to the electors of the City an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will decriminalize, regulate, and tax the use, and sale to adults aged 21 years or older, of cannabis for non-medical purposes.

FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED COUNCIL MEETING

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2021-04-22
Bill 210207

This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain parcels in an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, the Montgomery County Line, the Bucks County Line, Interstate 95, Grant Avenue, and Roosevelt Boulevard.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, the Montgomery County Line, the Bucks County Line, Interstate 95, Grant Avenue, and Roosevelt Boulevard.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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

Procedural2021-04-22
Bill 210207

This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain parcels in an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, the Montgomery County Line, the Bucks County Line, Interstate 95, Grant Avenue, and Roosevelt Boulevard.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, the Montgomery County Line, the Bucks County Line, Interstate 95, Grant Avenue, and Roosevelt Boulevard.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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

Council Action2021-04-22
Bill 210207

This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain parcels in an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, the Montgomery County Line, the Bucks County Line, Interstate 95, Grant Avenue, and Roosevelt Boulevard.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, the Montgomery County Line, the Bucks County Line, Interstate 95, Grant Avenue, and Roosevelt Boulevard.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.