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
Unanimous actions actions from the September 16, 2010 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 49 actions from September 16, 2010
This adopted resolution proclaimed the weeks of September 20 and September 27, 2010, as “State of Young Philly Weeks” in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming the weeks of September 20, 2010 and September 27, 2010 as "State of Young Philly Weeks," and honoring Young Involved Philadelphia.
Introduced, Read and Adopted·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution proclaimed October 28, 2010, as “Diabetes Awareness and Glucose Control Day” in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming October 28th 2010 as "Diabetes Awareness and Glucose Control Day."
Introduced, Read and Adopted·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution designating September 2010 as “Baby Safety Month.” It encouraged parents and caregivers to check homes for choking hazards and keep small objects, balloons, and toys meant for older children away from young children.
Proclaiming September 2010 as "Baby Safety Month."
Introduced, Read and Adopted·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring September 2010 “National Preparedness Month” in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming September 2010 as "National Preparedness Month".
Introduced, Read and Adopted·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized the Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings regarding the HIV/AIDS infection epidemic in Philadelphia.
Introduced, Read, Adopted & Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring September National Infant Mortality Awareness Month.
Declaring September as National Infant Mortality Awareness Month.
Introduced, Read and Adopted·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution declares October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Introduced, Read and Adopted·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution calls on the Mayor to promote the purchase and use of remanufactured automobile parts and related equipment made in Pennsylvania by all City departments.
Calling on the Mayor to Promote the Procurement and Usage of Pennsylvania Remanufactured Automobile Parts and Related Equipment by all City Departments.
Introduced, Read and Adopted·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 100267-A, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Section 9-703 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Special Assembly Occupancies,' by imposing various requirements on promoters of events at special assembly occupancies; all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution called for the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings about the implementation and consequences of the City’s policy of temporarily taking some Fire Department engine and ladder companies out of service.
Calling for the City Council Committee on Public Safety to Conduct Public Hearings to Investigate the Implementation and Consequences of the City's Brown-Out Policy of Taking Fire Department Engine and Ladder Companies Out of Service.
Introduced, Read, Adopted & Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Dr.
Honoring Dr. Walter P. Lomax, Jr., for a Lifetime of Achievements in Philanthropic Giving Including Generous Support of African-American Causes in the Arts, Culture, Health and Education.
Introduced, Read and Adopted·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution opposing any elimination of six-day mail delivery by the United States Postal Service.
Opposing the elimination of six-day mail delivery by the United States Postal Service.
Introduced, Read and Adopted·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill adds the Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes and Drums Band to the organizations for which City employees may authorize payroll deductions.
Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-203, entitled "Payroll Deductions," to add the Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes and Drums Band to the list of entities for which payroll deductions may be authorized by City employees, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance amended Temple University's Institutional Development District Master Plan for the block bounded by 13th, Diamond, 12th, and Norris Streets.
To amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of Temple University, located on the block bounded by 13th Street, Diamond Street, 12th Street, and Norris Street, by allowing for the construction of a new building addition for use as the School of Architecture.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by Broad Street, Cecil B.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Broad Street, Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Park Avenue, and Oxford Street.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill amended the Institutional Development District Master Plan for the Aria Health System-Torresdale Campus, formerly Frankford Hospital, at 10800 Knights Road.
To amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of the Aria Health System-Torresdale Campus (formerly Frankford Hospital), located at 10800 Knights Road, by allowing for the construction of a new building addition for use as a parking garage.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed proposal would have amended Philadelphia’s zoning rules to create an “I-95 Condemnation Corridor” for properties affected by a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation road-widening project.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new Section 14-1642, entitled "I-95 Condemnation Corridor".
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the Veteran Boxers Association to construct, own, and maintain a pedestal with a sculpture of Joey Giardello on the traffic median at Passyunk Avenue, Mifflin Street, and Thirteenth Street.
Authorizing the Veteran Boxers Association to construct, own and maintain a pedestal with a sculpture of Joey Giardello on the traffic median created by the intersection of Passyunk Avenue, Mifflin Street and Thirteenth Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.