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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Meeting date
March 18, 2021
This proposal, which is held in committee, would change Philadelphia’s tobacco retailer permit rules to allow a tobacco retailer to transfer its permit one time to a new location in the city.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," to revise the rules and requirements pertaining to tobacco retailers and tobacco retailer permits to allow transfers of retailer permits to new locations, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized the transfer of $9.75 million in Fiscal Year 2021 General Fund appropriations, primarily from City Council, to Council and several city offices and departments.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, for the purpose of further implementing Council's "New Normal Jobs Initiative" and adjusting Council's internal appropriations.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The bill, which is held in committee, would create a new “South Broad Street Gateway” subarea within the Center City Overlay District.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-502, entitled "/CTR, Center City Overlay District" by establishing and adding a new subarea within the Broad Street Area, entitled "South Broad Street Gateway" and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes March 2021 as National Nutrition Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing March 2021 as National Nutrition Month to educate Philadelphians on how to make informed food choices, and develop healthy eating and physical activity habits, while raising awareness of the need for accessible, nutritious food.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes March 2021 as Brain Injury Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing March 2021 as Brain Injury Awareness Month to increase understanding of chronic brain injury, reduce stigma, showcase the diversity of injury across demographics, and improve care and support.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors and congratulates the Father Judge High School wrestling team for winning the 2019–2020 Philadelphia Catholic League Wrestling Championship.
Honoring and congratulating the Father Judge High School Wrestling Team for their second consecutive win of the Philadelphia Catholic League Wrestling Championship in their 2019-2020 season.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution commemorates the life and legacy of community activist and former first responder and Army veteran Shawn W.
Commemorating the life and legacy of community activist Shawn W. Wilson, whose tireless advocacy against gun violence and racial injustice advanced community safety and expanded a powerful model of neighborhood engagement for former first responders and veterans in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution honors the life and legacy of boxer Joe Frazier on the 50th anniversary of his victory over Muhammad Ali in the 1971 “Fight of the Century.” It also provides for an engrossed copy of the resolution to be presented to Frazier’s family as a sign of City Council’s respect and admiration.
Honoring the life and legacy of Philadelphia's own "Smokin'" Joe Frazier on the 50th Anniversary of his heavyweight championship win over Muhammad Ali in the "Fight of the Century".
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Amanda Gorman, the first national youth poet laureate.
Honoring Amanda Gorman, the first national youth poet laureate, for becoming the youngest poet to ever speak at a U.S. presidential inauguration.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes the challenges working women, especially mothers and women of color, faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, including job losses, reduced work hours, and difficulty finding child care.
Recognizing and supporting working women and mothers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in honor of Women's History Month and calling for a robust federal response to our nation's first "She-cession".
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution urges U.S.
Urging U.S. Senators Casey and Toomey, and the U.S. Senate to pass H.R. 1/S.R. 1, "For the People Act".
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution supporting a voluntary “Lights Out” campaign to encourage commercial and residential building owners, operators, and tenants to turn off or dim unnecessary indoor and outdoor lights during spring and fall bird migration seasons.
Supporting a City of Philadelphia "Lights Out" Campaign and recognizing and honoring the Bird Safe Philly Coalition, the Building Industry Association of Philadelphia, and the Building Owners and Managers Association Philadelphia in their collaborative effort to protect the migratory bird population.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer or otherwise dispose of 1331 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1331 N. 8th Street, located in the 5th Councilmanic District, in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
March 17, 2021
The enacted ordinance establishes procedures for City contracts with non-City organizations that provide or arrange COVID-19 vaccinations.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by amending Chapter 17-1400, entitled "Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance," to provide procedures applicable to the awarding of contracts to non-City providers of vaccine doses for COVID-19 and related variants, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This resolution, currently in committee, would authorize City Council’s Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings about efforts to make it easier to start and operate a business in Philadelphia.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings regarding comprehensive qualitative and quantitative efforts to improve the ease of doing business in the City of Philadelphia.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This resolution, currently in committee, would authorize City Council’s Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings about efforts to make it easier to start and operate a business in Philadelphia.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings regarding comprehensive qualitative and quantitative efforts to improve the ease of doing business in the City of Philadelphia.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution, currently in committee, would authorize City Council’s Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings about efforts to make it easier to start and operate a business in Philadelphia.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings regarding comprehensive qualitative and quantitative efforts to improve the ease of doing business in the City of Philadelphia.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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