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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March 11, 2021
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.
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 the City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings about racial differences in home appraisals in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings examining the race gap in home appraisals and its impact on homeownership and wealth accumulation in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings about racial differences in home appraisals in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings examining the race gap in home appraisals and its impact on homeownership and wealth accumulation in Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance provided for a November 2, 2021 ballot question asking Philadelphia voters whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to call on the Pennsylvania General Assembly and governor to decriminalize, regulate, and tax non-medical cannabis use and sales to adults age 21 and older.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of 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.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes a program allowing the Department of Licenses and Inspections to arrange urgent repairs for certain serious property-maintenance problems in qualifying multifamily buildings and vacant single-family buildings.
Amending Chapter 9 of Subcode PM ("The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code") of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Additional Special Requirements," to establish a program in which the City may perform certain urgent repairs and bill the property owner; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land within the area bounded by Cottman Avenue, Milnor Street, Princeton Avenue, and the Delaware River.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, Milnor Street, Princeton Avenue, and the Delaware River.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to enter service agreements with the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and other city-related authorities to finance a Neighborhood Preservation Initiative covering housing, commercial corridors, and neighborhood infrastructure.
Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of one or more Service Agreements between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and/or one or more other City-related Authorities relating to the financing of a Neighborhood Preservation Initiative which includes housing, commercial corridors, and neighborhood infrastructure programs; approving the issuance by each such Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (including reimbursement obligations related to lines or letters of credit) in one or more series to finance or refinance such initiative and authorizing and approving the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under each Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that The City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations in each of the Cit...
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing March 8, 2021, as International Women’s Day.
Recognizing March 8, 2021 as International Women's Day to raise awareness of the adverse oppression and inequities that women have experienced and continue to experience globally; and to celebrate the achievements of women around the world and campaign for positive change.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer title to 538 Dudley, 639 Cantrell Street, 2842-44 Tulip Street, and 2846 Tulip Street in the 1st Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 538, Dudley, 639 Cantrell Street, 2842-44 and 2846 Tulip Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring athletes in the high school class of 2020 whose seasons and athletic careers were shortened or left incomplete because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Honoring the athletes of the class of 2020 for their incomplete seasons and shortened high school athletic career due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution calls on the Federal Reserve to offer state and local governments interest-free loans lasting up to 30 years.
Calling on the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States to offer long-term loans with terms of up to 30 years to meet the borrowing needs of state and local governments and government units in the United States without charging any interest or fees, and urging the City Treasurer's Office to enter into conversations with the financial institutions underwriting the City's bonds to negotiate long-term loans with terms of up to 30 years to meet the City's borrowing needs without charging any interest or fees.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging the U.S.
Urging the U.S. Congress to pass Senate Bill 475 and House Resolution 1320, which designate Juneteenth as a national holiday.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Rochelle “Chellie” Cameron on her appointment as chair of the U.S.
Recognizing Rochelle "Chellie" Cameron on the occasion of her appointment as chair of the U.S. Policy Council for Airports Council International.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution also naming the 2200 block of N.
Also naming the 2200 block of N. Salford as "Geo L. Myers Way," in honor of George Linwood Myers III, to commemorate his legacy and long-time dedication to various Philadelphia organizations and as an advocate of vulnerable populations.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the Women’s March on Philadelphia during Women’s History Month in 2021.
Recognizing the Women's March on Philadelphia during Women's History Month 2021 and the organizers who hosted 4 consecutive marches from 2017-2020.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and supporting the accomplishments of women and girls throughout history during Women’s History Month.
Recognizing and supporting the accomplishments of women and girls throughout history on the occasion of Women's History Month.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution commending and recognizing Michael Hand upon his retirement from the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters.
Commending and recognizing Michael Hand on the occasion of his retirement from his outstanding career with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and his service to the Philadelphia community.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.