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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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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the December 13, 2018 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 69 actions from December 13, 2018

Council Action2018-12-13
COMMUNICATION 181123

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

December 11, 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 o the following bills: Bill No. 181044 Respectfully Submitted, James F. Kenney Mayor

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-12-13
COMMUNICATION 181124

This communication from Mayor James F.

December 11, 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 o the following bills: Bill No. 181044 Bill No. 180970 Bill No. 180743 Bill No. 180971 Bill No. 180751 (Not recommended for approval) Bill No. 180973 Bill No. 180842 (Not recommended for approval) Bill No. 180977 (45 days as requested) Bill No. 180844 Bill No. 180979 (Not recommended for approval) Bill No. 180905 Bill No. 180996 Bill No. 180911 Bill No. 180998 (Not recommended for approval) Bill No. 180948 Bill No. 180999 Bill No. 180951 Bill No. 181000 Bill No. 180954 Bill No. 181003 (Not recommended for approval) Bill No. 180966 Bill No. 181005 Bill No. 181048 (Not recommended for approval) Respectfully Submitted, James F. Kenney Mayor

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-12-13
COMMUNICATION 181122

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 180741, 180951 and Bill No. 180978, which were passed by Council on December 6, 2018, were signed by the Mayor on December 11, 2018.

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-12-13
COMMUNICATION 181121

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 180008-A, 180601, 180604, 180646, 180647, 180694, 180695, 180730, 180731, 180733, 180734, 180735, 180743, 180747, 180749, 180841, 180866, 180867, 180868, 180869, 180871, 180872, 180890, 180891, 180907, 180908, 180946, 180947, 180952, 180956, 180965, and 180974, which were passed by Council on November 29, 2018, were signed by the Mayor on December 11, 2018.

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-12-13
COMMUNICATION 181120

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 180975, which was passed by Council on December 6, 2018, were signed by the Mayor on December 7, 2018.

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181119

This adopted resolution congratulates, recognizes, and honors Philadelphia baseball writer Jayson Stark for receiving the 2019 J.G.

Congratulating, Recognizing, and Honoring Philadelphia's Jayson Stark for Receiving the 2019 J.G. Taylor Spink Award as One of the Nation's Premier Baseball Writers.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2018-12-13
Resolution 181119

This adopted resolution congratulates, recognizes, and honors Philadelphia baseball writer Jayson Stark for receiving the 2019 J.G.

Congratulating, Recognizing, and Honoring Philadelphia's Jayson Stark for Receiving the 2019 J.G. Taylor Spink Award as One of the Nation's Premier Baseball Writers.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181118

Adopted resolution proclaiming January 13, 2019, as Korean American Day in Philadelphia.

Proclaiming January 13, 2019 as Korean American Day in the City of Philadelphia to Celebrate and Commemorate the Proud Heritage of Korean Americans and their Invaluable Contributions to Enhancing the City's Culture, Economy, and the Founding Ideals of Independence and Democracy.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2018-12-13
Resolution 181118

Adopted resolution proclaiming January 13, 2019, as Korean American Day in Philadelphia.

Proclaiming January 13, 2019 as Korean American Day in the City of Philadelphia to Celebrate and Commemorate the Proud Heritage of Korean Americans and their Invaluable Contributions to Enhancing the City's Culture, Economy, and the Founding Ideals of Independence and Democracy.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181117

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution naming the 6400 block of Ogontz Avenue “Ernest C.

Also naming the 6400 block of Ogontz Avenue as "Ernest C. Morris Way" in honor of Bishop Ernest C. Morris, Founding Pastor of the Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ, for his 50 years of service to the community.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2018-12-13
Resolution 181117

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution naming the 6400 block of Ogontz Avenue “Ernest C.

Also naming the 6400 block of Ogontz Avenue as "Ernest C. Morris Way" in honor of Bishop Ernest C. Morris, Founding Pastor of the Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ, for his 50 years of service to the community.

Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2018-12-13
Resolution 181116

This resolution, which is in committee, would authorize City Council’s Committee on Finance to hold a public hearing on Philadelphia’s beverage tax.

Authorizing City Council's Committee on Finance to conduct a full and comprehensive public hearing on the Philadelphia beverage tax to review whether the tax is achieving its goals and to analyze potential solutions to stabilize beverage tax funding for critical investments such as approved pre-K programs, community schools, and rebuilding neighborhood-sustaining parks, recreation centers, and libraries.

ADOPTED & REFERRED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2018-12-13
Resolution 181116

This resolution, which is in committee, would authorize City Council’s Committee on Finance to hold a public hearing on Philadelphia’s beverage tax.

Authorizing City Council's Committee on Finance to conduct a full and comprehensive public hearing on the Philadelphia beverage tax to review whether the tax is achieving its goals and to analyze potential solutions to stabilize beverage tax funding for critical investments such as approved pre-K programs, community schools, and rebuilding neighborhood-sustaining parks, recreation centers, and libraries.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2018-12-13
Resolution 181115

This lapsed resolution would have authorized City Council’s Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings about Power Up Your Business, a free small-business training program provided by the Community College of Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings regarding Power Up Your Business, a free small business training program provided by the Community College of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED & REFERRED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2018-12-13
Resolution 181115

This lapsed resolution would have authorized City Council’s Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings about Power Up Your Business, a free small-business training program provided by the Community College of Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings regarding Power Up Your Business, a free small business training program provided by the Community College of Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2018-12-13
Resolution 181114

This resolution would authorize the City Council Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings about the Philadelphia Anchor Procurement Initiative.

Authorizing the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to conduct hearings regarding Philadelphia Anchor Procurement Initiative.

ADOPTED & REFERRED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2018-12-13
Resolution 181114

This resolution would authorize the City Council Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings about the Philadelphia Anchor Procurement Initiative.

Authorizing the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to conduct hearings regarding Philadelphia Anchor Procurement Initiative.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2018-12-13
Resolution 181113

This lapsed resolution would have authorized City Council committees to hold hearings on how dockless electric scooters could expand transportation options in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Committee on Transportation & Public Utilities and the Committee on The Environment to conduct hearings regarding how dockless electric scooters could provide an affordable and environmentally friendly transportation option for all Philadelphians.

ADOPTED & REFERRED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.