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 June 21, 2018 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 111 actions from June 21, 2018
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
June 20, 2018 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 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. 180423 Not recommended for approval Bill No. 180424 Bill No. 180454 Bill No. 180456 Bill No. 180459 Bill No. 180463 Bill No. 180498 Bill No. 180501 Not recommended for approval Bill No. 180503 Bill No. 180505 Bill No. 180507 Bill No. 180509 Bill No. 180510 Bill No. 180518 Bill No. 180519 Respectfully, James F. Kenney Mayor
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 171131, 180108, 180133, 180166, 180167, 180168, 180217, 180368, 180384, 180385, 180392, 180393, 180395 and 180397, which were passed by Councilon June 7, 2018, were signed by the Mayor on June 20, 2018.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized two City Council committees to hold hearings on the availability of lab spaces and incubation facilities in Philadelphia.
Authorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy and the Committee on Education to hold hearings on the availability of lab spaces and incubation facilities in the City of Philadelphia that are accessible to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and related start-up companies.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized two City Council committees to hold hearings on the availability of lab spaces and incubation facilities in Philadelphia.
Authorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy and the Committee on Education to hold hearings on the availability of lab spaces and incubation facilities in the City of Philadelphia that are accessible to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and related start-up companies.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes the announcement of the inaugural “Sister Cities Friendly” soccer match between the Philadelphia Union and Germany’s Eintracht Frankfurt.
Recognizing and celebrating the announcement of the inaugural "Sister Cities Friendly" soccer match between the Philadelphia Union and Germany's Eintracht Frankfurt professional soccer team. A portion of the proceeds raised will assist Philadelphia students to travel to our Sister and Partnership Cities.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes the announcement of the inaugural “Sister Cities Friendly” soccer match between the Philadelphia Union and Germany’s Eintracht Frankfurt.
Recognizing and celebrating the announcement of the inaugural "Sister Cities Friendly" soccer match between the Philadelphia Union and Germany's Eintracht Frankfurt professional soccer team. A portion of the proceeds raised will assist Philadelphia students to travel to our Sister and Partnership Cities.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution states that imprisoning and prolonged detention of asylum-seeking children and families is inhumane and contrary to international law.
Affirming that the imprisonment and prolonged detention of asylum-seeking children and families is inhumane and counter to international law, and calling on Governor Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to issue an emergency removal order and immediately close the Berks County Residential Center.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted legislation authorizes a Youth Residential Placement Task Force to recommend ways to safely reduce the number of Philadelphia youth in residential placements, including placements outside city limits.
Authorizing the creation of a Youth Residential Placement Task Force, to make recommendations and provide guidance to safely reduce both the number of Philadelphia youth in residential placements and the use of placements outside of city limits.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted legislation authorizes a Youth Residential Placement Task Force to recommend ways to safely reduce the number of Philadelphia youth in residential placements, including placements outside city limits.
Authorizing the creation of a Youth Residential Placement Task Force, to make recommendations and provide guidance to safely reduce both the number of Philadelphia youth in residential placements and the use of placements outside of city limits.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Japanese American Citizens League’s civil rights work during its national convention in Philadelphia.
Honoring the groundbreaking civil rights legacy of the Japanese American Citizens League on the occasion of its national convention in Philadelphia, and recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the organization's successful redress campaign that led to the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, providing a national apology and financial reparations for Japanese Americans interned during World War II.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Japanese American Citizens League’s civil rights work during its national convention in Philadelphia.
Honoring the groundbreaking civil rights legacy of the Japanese American Citizens League on the occasion of its national convention in Philadelphia, and recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the organization's successful redress campaign that led to the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, providing a national apology and financial reparations for Japanese Americans interned during World War II.
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 Paul R.
Recognizing and honoring Paul R. Levy, recipient of the 2017 Vision for Philadelphia Award, for his hard work and dedication to the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Paul R.
Recognizing and honoring Paul R. Levy, recipient of the 2017 Vision for Philadelphia Award, for his hard work and dedication to the City of Philadelphia.
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 the Environment to hold hearings about the effects of plastic waste on Philadelphia’s environment and on residents’ health, safety, and well-being.
Authorizing the Committee on the Environment to hold hearings regarding the threat of wasted plastics to the health, safety, and wellbeing of the City and residents of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized the City Council Committee on the Environment to hold hearings about the effects of plastic waste on Philadelphia’s environment and on residents’ health, safety, and well-being.
Authorizing the Committee on the Environment to hold hearings regarding the threat of wasted plastics to the health, safety, and wellbeing of the City and residents 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 honors and recognizes Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, whose international headquarters are in Philadelphia.
Honoring and Recognizing Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated and Welcoming the 84th Grand Chapter Meeting to the City of Philadelphia in July 2019.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution honors and recognizes Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, whose international headquarters are in Philadelphia.
Honoring and Recognizing Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated and Welcoming the 84th Grand Chapter Meeting to the City of Philadelphia in July 2019.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution condemns the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” immigration policy and opposes indefinite detention of immigrant families, citing the separation of children from parents at the U.S.
Condemning the Trump Administration's "zero tolerance" immigration policy, which has resulted in thousands of children being separated from their parents after being detained at the United States border, and opposing the use of indefinite family detention as inhumane.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.