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
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the January 21, 2016 meeting.
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Showing 55-72 of 90 actions from January 21, 2016
Adopted resolution recognizing and honoring Philadelphia Police Officer Jesse Hartnett for his bravery and dedication after he was shot while responding to an attack in West Philadelphia on January 7, 2016.
Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia Police Officer Jesse Hartnett for exhibiting undeniable bravery, resilience and dedication to protecting the City of Philadelphia in the face of mortal danger.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted resolution recognizing and honoring Philadelphia Police Officer Jesse Hartnett for his bravery and dedication after he was shot while responding to an attack in West Philadelphia on January 7, 2016.
Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia Police Officer Jesse Hartnett for exhibiting undeniable bravery, resilience and dedication to protecting the City of Philadelphia in the face of mortal danger.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on the Environment to hold public hearings about implementing sustainable purchasing practices for the City of Philadelphia.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on the Environment to hold public hearings on implementing sustainable procurement practices for the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on the Environment to hold public hearings about implementing sustainable purchasing practices for the City of Philadelphia.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on the Environment to hold public hearings on implementing sustainable procurement practices for the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes Philadelphia City Council’s Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold public hearings examining the city’s Civil Service “Rule of Two.” The rule requires civil service positions to be filled from the two highest-scoring applicants on an eligible list, affecting hiring for city jobs such as clerks, police officers, firefighters, and construction workers.
Authorizing Philadelphia City Council's Committee on Labor and Civil Service to conduct public hearings to examine Philadelphia's Civil Service "Rule of Two".
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes Philadelphia City Council’s Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold public hearings examining the city’s Civil Service “Rule of Two.” The rule requires civil service positions to be filled from the two highest-scoring applicants on an eligible list, affecting hiring for city jobs such as clerks, police officers, firefighters, and construction workers.
Authorizing Philadelphia City Council's Committee on Labor and Civil Service to conduct public hearings to examine Philadelphia's Civil Service "Rule of Two".
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes January as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Philadelphia and supports efforts to educate the public about and oppose human trafficking.
Recognizing January as "National Human Trafficking Awareness Month" in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes January as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Philadelphia and supports efforts to educate the public about and oppose human trafficking.
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.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring the African American Children’s Book Project on the occasion of its 24th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair and recognizing February 6 as the kickoff of its National Literacy Initiative, “Preserve a Legacy, Buy a Book.” The resolution also recognizes Wade and Cheryl Hudson, Sharon Powell, and Tiffany Tavarez for their contributions to children’s literacy.
Honoring the African American Children's Book Project on the occasion its 24th Annual African American Children's Book Fair and that February 6th is a continuation of its on-going National Literacy Initiative - Preserve a Legacy, Buy a Book.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring the African American Children’s Book Project on the occasion of its 24th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair and recognizing February 6 as the kickoff of its National Literacy Initiative, “Preserve a Legacy, Buy a Book.” The resolution also recognizes Wade and Cheryl Hudson, Sharon Powell, and Tiffany Tavarez for their contributions to children’s literacy.
Honoring the African American Children's Book Project on the occasion its 24th Annual African American Children's Book Fair and that February 6th is a continuation of its on-going National Literacy Initiative - Preserve a Legacy, Buy a Book.
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 clarified that banking is included among the business activities subject to Philadelphia’s Realty Use and Occupancy Tax.
Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes, and Collections," Chapter 19-1800, "School Tax Authorization," Section 19-1806, "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax", by clarifying that banking is subject to the imposition of the Realty Use and Occupancy Tax; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have required performing arts events receiving at least $100,000 in City financial resources to spend 10% of those funds on Philadelphia-based performing artists.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by adding a new Chapter, entitled "Local Performing Artists Requirement," requiring that ten percent of funds for performing arts events receiving at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) of City financial resources be spent on local performing artists; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have required the City Revenue Commissioner to transfer delinquent City or School District taxes and fees to a qualified outside law firm or collection agency after 366 days without a repayment agreement, or immediately after a repayment agreement was broken.
Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," to provide for transfer of delinquent taxes and fees to a qualified third-party law firm or collection agency; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have reduced Philadelphia residents’ Wage and Earnings Tax and tax on net profits from businesses, professions, or other activities.
Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," to provide for tax rate reductions of the Wage and Earnings Tax for Philadelphia Residents and the Tax on Net Profits Earned in Businesses, Professions or Other Activities for Philadelphia Residents.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have placed a proposed amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter before Philadelphia voters in a November 8, 2016 special election.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter establishing and defining the responsibilities of the International Trade and Investment Authority; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions 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.
This lapsed bill would have submitted a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to city voters on November 8, 2016.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to establishing and defining a new method and qualifications for appointing and electing the members of the Board of Education along with new standards and policies to ensure efficient management and educational excellence; 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.
This lapsed bill would have submitted a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to voters in a November 8, 2016 special election.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in the Resolution approved by City Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter so that there shall be imposed upon the City of Philadelphia's Pension and Retirement Systems financial discipline by amending "Section 3-803" of "ARTICLE III - EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH - ORGANIZATION," "CHAPTER 8 - INDEPENDENT BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS," to re-balance the membership of the Board of Pensions and Retirement by adding independent experts; and by adding a new "Section 6-602" to "ARTICLE VI - EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH - POWERS AND DUTIES - Director of Finance, Financial Departments, Boards and Commissions, City Treasurer, Procurement Department, and Board of Pensions and Retirement," "CHAPTER 6 - BOARD OF PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT," to require that the City contribution for each of the Pension and Retirement Systems of the City shall be no less t...
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have submitted a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to voters in a November 8, 2016 special election.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in the Resolution approved by City Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter so that there shall be established in the Legislative Branch of the City of Philadelphia Government the "Legislative Budget Office" by the addition of a new "Section 2-105" to "ARTICLE II LEGISLATIVE BRANCH - The Council - Its Election, Organization, Powers and Duties," "CHAPTER 1 THE COUNCIL;" renumbering current Sections 2-105 and 2-106; fixing the date for the 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.