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 November 29, 2018 meeting.
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Showing 1-17 of 17 actions from November 29, 2018
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 of Philadelphia, to execute a release from a restriction contained in an agreement dated April 10, 1951, related to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Pennypack Park, Ryan Avenue and Rowland Avenue, conveyed by the City to the School District of Philadelphia in 1951, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed bill to extend a program under which the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation could receive advance approval to enter into certain contracts and transactions for natural and other gas supplies on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the extension of the program authorized by Bill No. 150443 under which advance approval is given to the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation to enter into certain contracts and transactions arising thereunder for the purchase, storage, distribution, transportation and/or transmission of natural and other gas supply on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works, subject to certain terms and conditions.
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This communication transmits a proposed bill that would revise parking regulations on South Street between 21st Street and 27th Street.
Transmitting a bill revising parking regulations for South Street, from 21st Street to 27th Street.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
November 29, 2018 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS 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. 180841 Bill No. 180872 (Approved with amendment suggested) Bill No. 180890 Bill No. 180891 (Not recommended for approval) Bill No. 180907 Bill No. 180908 Respectfully submitted, James F. Kenney Mayor
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Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 180870, which was passed by Council on November 15, 2018, was signed by the Mayor on November 28, 2018.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Anea Moore, a Southwest Philadelphia resident and Philadelphia public schools graduate, for being named a 2019 Rhodes Scholar.
Recognizing and honoring Southwest Philadelphia's Anea Moore, a Philadelphia public schools graduate, for being named a 2019 Rhodes Scholar.
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The adopted resolution acknowledges and recognizes the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 360 Strategy for addressing heroin and opioid use.
Acknowledging and recognizing the Drug Enforcement Administration's 360 Strategy, an innovative three-pronged approach to combating heroin/opioid use through Law Enforcement, Diversion, and Community Outreach.
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This adopted resolution recognizes and congratulates Trish Wellenbach and the Please Touch Museum on the opening of the America to Zanzibar exhibit.
Recognizing and congratulating Trish Wellenbach and the Please Touch Museum on the opening of their America to Zanzibar Exhibit, a vibrant exhibition celebrating the diversity of modern and historic Muslim communities across Philadelphia and the world through art, technology, and interactive programming, which will be open to the public from February 2, 2019 - September 19, 2019.
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer title to 2147 East Orleans Street in the First Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2147 East Orleans Street located in the First Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 2935-65 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2935-65 N. 2nd Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 1302 South Cleveland Street in the Second Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1302 South Cleveland Street located in the Second Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution urges the Philadelphia Parking Authority to recognize November 11, Veterans Day, as a non-ticketing day.
Urging the Philadelphia Parking Authority to recognize November 11th as a Non-Ticketing Day in recognition of the Veterans Day Holiday.
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The enacted ordinance prohibits a person from renting out a residential property unless they own it, have the owner's legal permission, or have legal authority to occupy it.
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," Chapter 10-800, "Safety," by adding a new Section 10-841, "Fraudulent Leasing of Residential Property," prohibiting conduct related to the fraudulent leasing of residential property, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill, currently in Council on first reading, would amend Philadelphia’s rules on criminal and defiant trespassing at residential properties.
Amending Section 10-840 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Criminal and Defiant Trespassers," to clarify and modify applicable definitions, penalties, and procedures, and to make certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This lapsed resolution would have authorized the City Council Committee on the Environment to hold hearings on the state of Philadelphia’s environment in 2018.
Authorizing the Committee on the Environment to Hold Hearings on The State of the Environment in 2018.
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This lapsed resolution would have appointed Scott Nassar to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
Appointing Scott Nassar to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
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The enacted ordinance establishes fair-workweek rules for certain large retail, hospitality, and food-service employers, covering businesses with at least 250 employees and 30 or more locations worldwide.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter to require certain covered employers to provide "Fair Workweek Employment Standards" for certain employees, including but not limited to reasonable notice of schedules, rest time between shifts, and opportunities for additional hours, and providing for enforcement and penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
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