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 February 15, 2018 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 32 actions from February 15, 2018
City Council approved the Rebuild Project Statement for fiscal years 2018 and 2019, along with annual spending budgets for the program.
Approving the Rebuild Project Statement, including annual budgets for Project expenditures for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019, a list of City properties to be included in the program and a master Economic Opportunity Plan.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes the School District of Philadelphia for replacing polystyrene cafeteria trays with compostable plates made from recycled paper fibers.
Recognizing the School District of Philadelphia for providing compostable cafeteria trays as part of its effort to reduce plastics pollutions and develop proactive environmentally-friendly policies.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have appointed Donal McCoy to the Board of Directors of the Old City Special Services District.
Appointing Donal McCoy to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have appointed Adam Teterus to the Board of Directors of the Old City Special Services District.
Appointing Adam Teterus to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing broadcaster Sid Mark for more than 61 years of broadcasting in the Philadelphia region.
Recognizing Sid Mark for his 61 years of broadcasting in the Philadelphia Region.
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 honoring and recognizing the Boy Scouts of America on its 108th birthday.
Honoring and Recognizing the Boy Scouts of America's 108th birthday, and their dedication to improving the lives of the children of Philadelphia through leadership development and volunteer services.
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 declaring February 19, 2018, a Day of Remembrance for the 120,000 Japanese Americans interned during World War II under Executive Order 9066.
Declaring February 19, 2018, as Day of Remembrance in honor of the 120,000 Japanese Americans interned during World War II, as a result of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066, and honoring the heroism, courage and loyalty of Japanese American World War II veterans and internees by continuing their fight to uphold constitutional freedoms and justice for all against xenophobia and hate.
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 recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Police Department and other law enforcement personnel for their work keeping people safe during the largely peaceful Eagles’ Super Bowl Parade on February 8, 2018.
Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Police Department and law enforcement personnel for their hard work during the largely peaceful Eagles' Super Bowl Parade.
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 launch of the 2018 WorkReady Philadelphia application and the Urban Affairs Coalition’s Summer Youth Employment Program.
Recognizing and honoring the launch of the 2018 WorkReady Philadelphia Application and the UAC Summer Youth Employment Program.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted resolution congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII, the team’s first Super Bowl title.
Congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles for their historic victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings about protecting Philadelphia residents from package theft by “porch pirates.” The proposed hearings would have examined possible practices to address thefts from porches and front-door areas as online shopping and home deliveries increase.
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings examining the protection of Philadelphia residents against "porch pirates" in the era of online shopping.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted, this resolution recognizes and honors Villanova University’s “Community Outreach” Program, a weekly service program that partners with community-based social service and charitable organizations in the Philadelphia area.
Recognizing and honoring Villanova University for its "Community Outreach" Program, a weekly service program that partners with community based social service and charitable organizations in the Philadelphia Area.
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 proposing changes to Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter for the School District and Board of Education.
Proposing an amendment to the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the eligibility, selection and removal of the Members of the Board of Education, relating to the Board of Education's responsibility for the administration of the School District, creating a Parent and Community Advisory Council, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging the United States Congress to reject the Trump Administration’s proposed severe cuts to the U.S.
Urging the United States Congress to reject the Trump Administration's plan to make severe cuts to the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution urges Pennsylvania’s General Assembly to pass HB 1187, a proposal that would create a pilot program for automated speed-enforcement cameras along U.S.
Urging the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Enact HB 1187 that would amend Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for a Pilot Program for an Automated Speed Enforcement System along U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard).
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and celebrating the Philadelphia Heritage and PhilaMontco branches of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.
Recognizing and Celebrating The Philadelphia Heritage and PhilaMontco Branches of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.
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 changed Philadelphia’s rules for take-out restaurants and other commercial establishments on residential blockfaces.
Amending Section 9-627 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Establishments on Residential Blockfaces," by revising requirements and making related changes, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a lease with Spring Del Associates, LP, for about 39,116 square feet at 520 North Delaware Avenue for City office use.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Spring Del Associates, LP, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 520 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.