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 October 18, 2018 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 50 actions from October 18, 2018
This communication reports that the mayor returned Bill No.
October 18, 2018 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 180295-AAA, which was passed by Council,at its session on October 4, 2018. This Bill makes several changes to the Zoning Code, including a provision that would require a specific size, type, and color of sign as well as require notification to owners of changes to the base zoning district. As a matter of policy, I am in support of any effort to ensure that Philadelphia residents are well informed on new and changing development occurring in their neighborhoods. However, the legislation does not speak to this important goal, but rather, the legislation creates cumbersome and expensive hoops through which residents who are seeking to make improvements must jump. Additionally, the legislation calls for changes in the notification procedure that would be incredibly costly for the Department of Planning and Development to implement. While the...
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
October 18, 2018 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL FO THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 180498-AAA, which was passed by Council at its session on October 4, 2018. This bill outlines the procedures for the Administrative Review process for cases that were previously approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustments and need to modify the scope of their original approval. While these types of changes are fairly routine, the imposition of a 120-day time limit will significantly hamper development by forcing these changes to go backwards through the system to the Zoning Board of Adjustments for a second time. For this reason, I am returning without my signature, Bill No. 180498-AAA. Respectfully, James F. Kenney Mayor
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication reports that the mayor returned Bill No.
October 18, 2018 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 180504, which was passed by Council at its session on October 4, 2018. This bill would authorize the Director of Finance to provide funding to help offset the cost of insurance premiums for qualified Registered Community Organizations (RCO). Over the past several months, my administration has engaged with City Council around the topic ofRCO Reform. There are many incredible, professional, and well run RCOs throughout the City of Philadelphia, but there are a number ofRCOs that are not. We believe that only through extensive reforms and professionalization can we ensure that every neighborhood, regardless of economic stability, has a well-functioning RCO. Unfortunately, this legislation came before these reforms could even be discussed by all of the relevant stakeholders. Until there is meaningful reform for RCO, we cannot subsidize the co...
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with John F. Kennedy Behavioral Health center, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 112 North Broad Street, under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution confirming the reappointment of Sanjuanita Gonzalez as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2023.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
October 17, 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 recommendtion of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 180737 Bill No. 180819 (Not recommended for approval) Bill No. 180823 Bill No. 180824 Bill No. 180825 Bill No. 180826 Bill No. 180840 Bill No. 180843 Bill No. 180845 Respectfully submitted, James F. Kenney Mayor
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a ;message advising Council that Bill Nos. 180554, 180565 and 180566, which were passed by Council on October 11, 2018, were signed by the Mayor on October 17, 2018.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 170678, 180739, 180740 and 180744, which were passed by Council on October 4, 2018, were signed by the Mayor on October 17, 2018.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed resolution would have requested that the City Controller conduct a forensic audit of Philadelphia’s technological infrastructure, including the security, data integrity, backup and recovery systems, and effectiveness of city technology.
Requesting that the City Controller conduct a Forensic Information Systems Audit of the City's Technological Infrastructure.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have requested that the City Controller conduct a forensic audit of Philadelphia’s technological infrastructure, including the security, data integrity, backup and recovery systems, and effectiveness of city technology.
Requesting that the City Controller conduct a Forensic Information Systems Audit of the City's Technological Infrastructure.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed resolution would have recognized October 2018 as Filipino American History Month in Philadelphia and celebrated the history, culture, leadership, and contributions of Filipino Americans.
Recognizing October 2018 as Filipino American History Month in the City of Philadelphia.
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 Michael Brody on his retirement as President and CEO of Mental Health Partnerships.
Honoring and recognizing Michael Brody on the occasion of his retirement as President and CEO of Mental Health Partnerships and for his decades of service in the mental health arena.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Michael Brody on his retirement as President and CEO of Mental Health Partnerships.
Honoring and recognizing Michael Brody on the occasion of his retirement as President and CEO of Mental Health Partnerships and for his decades of service in the mental health arena.
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 the federal General Services Administration for donating more than $575,000 worth of computers to nine Philadelphia schools since 2014 through the “Computers For Learning” program.
Honoring and recognizing the General Services Administration extensive donation support to Philadelphia Schools around the City through the "Computers For Learning" Program. In total, over $575,000 worth of computers have been donated to Philadelphia schools since 2014. And recognizing the extensive assistance the GSA offers to the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution honors and recognizes the federal General Services Administration for donating more than $575,000 worth of computers to nine Philadelphia schools since 2014 through the “Computers For Learning” program.
Honoring and recognizing the General Services Administration extensive donation support to Philadelphia Schools around the City through the "Computers For Learning" Program. In total, over $575,000 worth of computers have been donated to Philadelphia schools since 2014. And recognizing the extensive assistance the GSA offers 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 adopted resolution urges the U.S.
Urging the US Department of Homeland Security to withdraw its proposed rule changing the definition of public charge, which would harm millions by undermining access to essential health, nutrition, and shelter for immigrants and their families in the City of Philadelphia and across the United States, and expressing opposition to the proposed rule as inhumane and contrary to public health.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing October 2018 as National Bullying Prevention Month.
Recognizing October 2018 as National Bullying Prevention Month and acknowledging the need for effective bullying intervention.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing October 2018 as National Bullying Prevention Month.
Recognizing October 2018 as National Bullying Prevention Month and acknowledging the need for effective bullying intervention.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.