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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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Council actions

Actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote.

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Meeting date

February 4, 2021

Council Action2021-02-04
Resolution 210018

The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer title to 2001 Pemberton Street in the 2nd Councilmanic District.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2001 Pemberton 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.

Council Action2021-02-04
Resolution 210017

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution naming the 7000 block of Woodland Avenue “Paul ‘Earthquake’ Moore Way.” The naming honors Reverend Paul “Earthquake” Moore for his longtime service and community work in Southwest Philadelphia, including mentoring youth and organizing outreach events.

Also naming the 7000 block of Woodland Avenue "Paul 'Earthquake' Moore Way" to honor and celebrate Paul "Earthquake" Moore for a lifetime of devoted service to the Southwest Philadelphia community.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-02-04
Resolution 210016

The adopted resolution names the 1300 block of South Street “KeVen Parker Way” to honor KeVen Parker’s legacy as a Philadelphia entrepreneur, restaurateur, mentor, and community supporter.

Also naming the 1300 block of South Street "KeVen Parker Way," to honor and celebrate the legacy of KeVen Parker.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-02-04
Resolution 210015

The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Henry “Hank” Aaron for his achievements as a professional baseball player and his work supporting civil rights.

Honoring Henry Aaron for a lifetime of pioneering achievements as a professional athlete and civil rights champion.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-02-04
Resolution 210014

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of KeVen Parker, a Philadelphia entrepreneur and restaurateur who founded Simply Delicious Catering and co-founded Ms.

Honoring the life and legacy of esteemed Philadelphia entrepreneur and restauranteur, KeVen Parker.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-02-04
Resolution 210013

Adopted resolution honoring Dr.

Honoring and celebrating Philadelphia's Living Legends: Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, Rev. Gregory Holston, Rev. Mark Tyler, Deputy Police Commissioner Melvin Singleton, State Representative Joanna McClinton, and the Doctors of the Black Doctors Consortium, who were the "Guiding Lights" of the year 2020 and are trailblazers and leaders in their respective fields of medicine, research, politics, religion, the justice system and community outreach, as part of the commemoration of Black History Month.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-02-04
Resolution 210012

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Ted Kirsch, a longtime Philadelphia teacher and labor leader.

Honoring the life and legacy of Ted Kirsch for his lifelong commitment to educating children, empowering and supporting teachers, and strengthening the Labor movement.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-02-04
Resolution 210011

The adopted resolution calls on Congress to pass HR 6422, a federal proposal to create a $4 trillion National Infrastructure Bank.

Calling on Congress to pass HR 6422 to create a National Infrastructure Bank.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-02-04
Resolution 210009

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the African American Children’s Book Project for its 29th annual African American Children’s Book Fair.

Honoring the African American Children's Book Project on the Occasion of its 29th Annual African American Children's Book Fair.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-02-04
Resolution 210008

The adopted resolution honors Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s 90th North Atlantic Regional Conference, which was held virtually from March 4 through March 7, 2021.

Honoring the 90th North Atlantic Regional Conference of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Declaring March 4, 2021 as "Alpha Kappa Alpha Day" in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

January 29, 2021

Council Action2021-01-29
Resolution 190798

The adopted resolution authorizes a Special Committee on Child Separation in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the establishment of a "Special Committee on Child Separation In Philadelphia" to review child separation in Philadelphia's child welfare system and develop recommendations to ensure compliance with State Child Protective Services Law to protect children and due process rights of families and prevent the unnecessary break-up of families.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2021-01-29
Resolution 190798

The adopted resolution authorizes a Special Committee on Child Separation in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the establishment of a "Special Committee on Child Separation In Philadelphia" to review child separation in Philadelphia's child welfare system and develop recommendations to ensure compliance with State Child Protective Services Law to protect children and due process rights of families and prevent the unnecessary break-up of families.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2021-01-29
Resolution 190798

The adopted resolution authorizes a Special Committee on Child Separation in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the establishment of a "Special Committee on Child Separation In Philadelphia" to review child separation in Philadelphia's child welfare system and develop recommendations to ensure compliance with State Child Protective Services Law to protect children and due process rights of families and prevent the unnecessary break-up of families.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Meeting date

January 28, 2021

Meeting date

January 27, 2021

Council Action2021-01-27
Bill 200653

This enacted law changes Philadelphia’s real estate tax abatements for improvements to deteriorated industrial, commercial, and other business properties.

Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by modifying the amount of certain tax abatements, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-01-27
Bill 200613

The enacted ordinance creates the Strawberry Mansion Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District in specified areas bounded by Lehigh Avenue, 29th Street, Sedgley Avenue, Montgomery Avenue, the Conrail right-of-way, Oxford Street, and 33rd Street.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by creating a new Strawberry Mansion /NCO bounded by Lehigh Avenue, 29th Street, Sedgley Avenue, Montgomery Avenue, Conrail Right-Of-Way, Oxford Street, and 33rd Street, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-01-27
Bill 200602

The enacted ordinance creates the 30th Street Overlay District for certain residential projects in the CMX-5 zoning district within the area bounded by Chestnut Street, 30th Street, Walnut Street, and 31st Lower Level Street.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/TSO, 30th Street Overlay District"; by revising certain provisions of Section 14-702, entitled "Floor Area, Height, and Housing Unit Density Bonuses"; and amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Chestnut Street, 30th Street, Walnut Street, and 31st Lower Level Street.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-01-27
Bill 200601

This enacted ordinance creates the Haverford Village Overlay District and changes the zoning designations for certain properties within the area bounded by Wallace Street, 36th Street, Mount Vernon Street, and 37th Street.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/HVO, Haverford Village Overlay District"; and amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wallace Street, 36th Street, Mount Vernon Street, and 37th Street.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.