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
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February 25, 2021
The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning rules for retail sales by defining drug paraphernalia sales stores as stores that offer or display more than 5% of their display or window area for items commonly related to drug use, including bongs, dab rigs, grinders, and water pipes.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled "Use Regulations," by amending the Retail Sales Use Category and Use-Specific Standards; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Michael “O.G.
Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia artist, musician, and anti-violence activist Michael "O.G. Law" Ta'Bon for his 15 years of work and advocacy on behalf of returning citizens, victims of crime, and disadvantaged youth in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Deborah Archer on becoming the first Black president of the American Civil Liberties Union.
Honoring and congratulating Deborah Archer for her new position as the first Black president of the American Civil Liberties Union.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution recognizing February 14–20, 2021, as the first Black Girl Freedom Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing the week of February 14, 2021 to February 20, 2021 as the first Black Girl Freedom Week to celebrate and honor Black girls and the unique challenges they face, as well as to invest in their safe, free, and successful futures.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Cydney Brown as the 2020-2021 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate.
Honoring and congratulating the 2020-2021 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate, Cydney Brown, for her creativity, community work, and dedication to serving Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Dr.
Honoring and congratulating Dr. Carl June on his receipt of the shared Dan David prize for his work at the University of Pennsylvania where he was a lead researcher in the development of the first personalized cellular therapy for cancer.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution calling on the National Football League to stop using “race norming” in its concussion compensation program.
Calling on the National Football League to discontinue the practice "race norming" in their concussion compensation program.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Michael Masch after his passing for his lifetime of public service and contributions to Philadelphia.
Honoring Michael Masch, on the occasion of his passing, for a lifetime of dedicated service to the people of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution calling on Congress to pass H.R.
Calling on Congress to pass the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of a group of properties on Annin, Cross, Fernon, Greenwich, Reed, Tasker, and Wilder Streets in the 2nd Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1746 Annin Street, 2231, 2232, 2235, 2249, 2252, 2324 Cross Street, 2227 Fernon Street, 2224, 2256, 2305, 2309 Greenwich Street 2230 Reed Street, 2318 Tasker Street, 2214, 2220, 2222, 2239 2241, 2243 and 2315 Wilder Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted, this resolution recognizes and honors Philadelphia native Stephen Fulton for becoming the Junior Featherweight World Boxing Champion.
Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia native Stephen Fulton on becoming the Junior Featherweight World Boxing Champion.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer ownership of 1331 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance authorizes a $50 million transfer for Fiscal Year 2021 from the Grants Revenue Fund to the General Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants, to the General Fund, the Managing Director, 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.
The enacted ordinance authorizes a $50 million transfer for Fiscal Year 2021 from the Grants Revenue Fund to the General Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants, to the General Fund, the Managing Director, 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.
The enacted ordinance authorizes a $50 million transfer for Fiscal Year 2021 from the Grants Revenue Fund to the General Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants, to the General Fund, the Managing Director, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance authorized $4 million in Fiscal Year 2021 transfers within the General Fund to support Council’s “New Normal Jobs Initiative.” The funds were intended for same-day work and pay, neighborhood improvement, workforce development for at-risk youth, nursing certification for home health aides, job training tied to commercial-corridor revitalization, and COVID-19 public service announcements.
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, and thereby implementing Council's "New Normal Jobs Initiative."
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized $4 million in Fiscal Year 2021 transfers within the General Fund to support Council’s “New Normal Jobs Initiative.” The funds were intended for same-day work and pay, neighborhood improvement, workforce development for at-risk youth, nursing certification for home health aides, job training tied to commercial-corridor revitalization, and COVID-19 public service announcements.
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, and thereby implementing Council's "New Normal Jobs Initiative."
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized $4 million in Fiscal Year 2021 transfers within the General Fund to support Council’s “New Normal Jobs Initiative.” The funds were intended for same-day work and pay, neighborhood improvement, workforce development for at-risk youth, nursing certification for home health aides, job training tied to commercial-corridor revitalization, and COVID-19 public service announcements.
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, and thereby implementing Council's "New Normal Jobs Initiative."
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.