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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Other actions actions from the March 22, 2018 meeting.
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Showing 1-17 of 17 actions from March 22, 2018
This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would amend the Philadelphia Code to allow the Department of Streets to designate bicycle lanes in both directions on Parkside Avenue between North 53rd Street and Bryn Mawr Avenue.
Transmitting a bill amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate bicycle lanes, in both directions, on Parkside Avenue from North 53rd Street to Bryn Mawr Avenue and authorizing the removal of travel lanes, in the same limits, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would designate bicycle lanes in both directions on Lansdowne Drive and South Concourse Drive, from Sweet Briar Drive to 41st Street Drive in Fairmount Park.
Transmitting a bill amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate bicycle lanes, in both directions, on Lansdowne Drive and South Concourse Drive from Sweet Briar Drive to 41st Street Drive in Fairmount Park and authorizing the removal of parking, pursuant to Section 12-203, on both Lansdowne Drive and South Concourse Drive, in the same limits, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
March 22, 2018 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Section 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 180170 Respectfully submitted, James F. Kenney Mayor
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Transmitting a messge advising Councl that Bill Nos. 170995, 170996, 171002, 171003, 171126, 171127, 171128, 171129, 171130, 180005, 180006 and 180075, which were passed by Council on March 8, 2018, were signed by the Mayor on March 20, 2018.
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City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and congratulating the University of Pennsylvania men’s basketball team for winning the 2018 Ivy League championship and competing in the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Recognizing and Congratulating the University of Pennsylvania Men's Basketball Team for an Outstanding Season in which it Earned the Title of 2018 Ivy League Champions and Competed in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
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The adopted resolution declared March 31, 2018, as Transgender Day of Visibility in Philadelphia.
Declaring March 31, 2018 as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Philadelphia
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The adopted resolution acknowledges and recognizes Amplify Philly, a partnership of public and private organizations, for highlighting Philadelphia’s startup and technology community at the 2018 South by Southwest Conference & Festival in Austin, Texas.
Acknowledging and recognizing Amplify Philly, a partnership of public and private organizations, that joined together to highlight Philadelphia's startup and tech community and promote Philadelphia as a hub for startups at the 2018 South by Southwest Conference & Festival in Austin, Texas.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution commemorating the National Association of University Women on its Founders Day.
Commemorating the National Association of University Women on its Founders Day.
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The adopted resolution recognizes April 2018 as Autism Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing April 2018 as Autism Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia, and honoring Dr. Wendy Ross, founder of Autism Inclusion Resources and Director of the Center for Pediatric Development.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the Taney Youth Baseball Association for its 25th season.
Recognizing the Taney Youth Baseball Association on the Occasion of its 25th Season.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution designating March 18–24, 2018, as “National Public Defense Week.” The resolution honored the 55th anniversary of the U.S.
Proclaiming and designating the week of March 18, 2018 - March 24, 2018 as "National Public Defense Week," in honor of the 55th Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Gideon v. Wainwright, and in recognition of the dedication and commitment of public defenders who seek justice for our indigent populations across the country.
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The adopted resolution supports a settlement agreement between the U.S.
Supporting the Settlement Agreement reached between the United States Department of Justice on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency and Philadelphia Energy Solutions.
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This adopted resolution calls on the United States Congress to pass the Tip Income Protection Act.
Calling on the United States Congress to support the passage of the Tip Income Protection Act.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution naming the 3800 block of Cambridge Street “Dr.
Also naming the 3800 block of Cambridge Street "Dr. Carl S. Moore Way" in honor or Dr. Moore's activism and his tireless efforts in fighting for a better future for the African American Community.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to create a statewide “Keystone Scholars” Higher Education Savings Program.
Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to adopt legislation to create a statewide "Keystone Scholars" Higher Education Savings Program.
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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.
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This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia to lease certain Fairmount Park land and facilities, recreation centers, playgrounds, and Free Library branches to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) on a project-by-project basis.
Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to enter into lease agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development under which the City would lease to PAID on a project-by-project basis certain land and facilities in the Fairmount Park system, recreation centers, playgrounds and branches in the Free Library of Philadelphia system, and which would permit PAID to sublease such Facilities on a project-by-project basis to other organizations in conformity with the Economic Development Financing Law, Act 1967-102 (P.L. 251), as amended, all under certain terms and conditions.
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