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 January 24, 2013 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 42 actions from January 24, 2013
This vetoed proposal would have required covered Philadelphia employers to provide paid sick leave to eligible employees, accruing at least one hour for every 40 hours worked, with annual limits that varied by employer size.
Enacting a new Chapter 9-3300, entitled "Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces," to provide that certain employees are entitled to paid leave, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill establishes two-hour parking on both sides of 13th Street between Bainbridge Street and South Street.
Establishing a parking regulation on 13th street, both sides, Bainbridge street to South street.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Rules to hold public hearings about the City's intent to contract with Corizon Health, Inc.
Authorizing the Committee on Rules to hold public hearings to examine the City's intent to contract with Corizon Health, Inc. to provide healthcare services to inmates in the Philadelphia Prison System.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted regulation establishes two-hour parking on the south side of Fitzwater Street between Juniper Street and Broad Street from 8:00 a.m.
Establishing a parking regulation on Fitzwater street, south side, Juniper street to Broad street.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill establishes two-hour parking on the east side of Sartain Street, between Shunk Street and Porter Street.
Establishing a parking regulation on Sartain street, east side, Shunk street to Porter street.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land within a section of Southwest Philadelphia bounded by the Philadelphia County border, major roads, and the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the Philadelphia County Border, the Delaware Expressway, 86th Street, Bartram Avenue, 84th Street, Mario Lanza Boulevard, Island Avenue, Penrose Avenue, Delaware Expressway, the Schuylkill River and the Delaware River.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Rock Ministries on its tenth anniversary.
Recognizing and honoring Rock Ministries on their Tenth Anniversary of providing a unique combination of sports and faith based programs for at-risk youth in Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s rules for Retirement System investments to prohibit investing in companies that manufacture or distribute firearms or ammunition.
Amending Chapter 22-1000 of The Philadelphia Code concerning investments in the Philadelphia Retirement System to prohibit investments in companies that manufacture or distribute firearms or ammunition, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes January as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing January as "National Human Trafficking Awareness Month" in Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have submitted a proposed amendment to Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter to voters, creating an Office of Inspector General and setting its powers, duties, and requirements for certain City officials and employees.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of an Office of Inspector General, to provide for the powers and duties of such Office, to establish requirements for certain City officials and employees in connection with the work of the Inspector General, and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the Inspector General into the City government; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes and supports President Barack Obama’s “Now Is the Time” plan to reduce gun violence and improve the safety of children and communities.
Calling on the City Council of Philadelphia Committee on Education and all of City Council to recognize and support President Barack Obama's Plan, Now is the Time, which aims to ensure the safety of our children and our communities by reducing gun violence.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving Joseph Melendez’s appointment to the Veterans' Advisory Commission.
Approving the appointment of Joseph Melendez to the Veterans' Advisory Commission.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving George Ginder’s appointment as an at-large member of the Veterans' Advisory Commission.
Approving the appointment of George Ginder to the Veterans' Advisory Commission.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The lapsed bill would have established two-hour parking on both sides of Christian Street between 18th and 19th Streets, from 8:00 a.m.
Establishing a parking regulation on Christian street, both sides, 18th street to 19th street.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have established two-hour parking on the north side of Montrose Street between 23rd and 22nd Streets.
Establishing a parking regulation on Montrose street, north side, 23rd street to 22nd street.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognized February 2013 as “Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month” in Philadelphia.
Declaring and recognizing February 2013 as "Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month."
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring the Special Forces Association for its advocacy and support of the U.S.
Recognizing and honoring the Special Forces Association for its outstanding work and advocacy on behalf of the U.S. Army Special Forces community and for providing a network of brotherhood for those soldiers who served our nation in the U.S. Army Special Forces.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings about Philadelphia’s specifications for street-lighting products and whether the Streets Department is following them.
Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to examine the current specifications for street lighting products and the Streets Department's adherence to the current specifications.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.