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 12, 2020 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 42 actions from November 12, 2020
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting an ordinance authorizing an initial 10-year conversion of the current Term with up-to two 5-year Renewal Terms for a Lease Agreement the City has entered into with the First Tee of Greater Philadelphia for operating, managing and maintaining the John F. Byrne Golf Course, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Transmitting an ordinance approving a Second Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 to add $11,311,404 in Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 238 by relocating the southeasterly houseline and curbline of Christopher Columbus Boulevard, from Washington Avenue to Christian Street, thereby creating a more uniform right-of-way width and continuous footway area for said Christopher Columbus Boulevard from Washington Avenue to Christian Street, placing on the City Plan an irregularly-shaped area at the terminus of said Washington Avenue, east of Christopher Columbus Boulevard, reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for various utility purposes within the portion of Christopher Columbus Boulevard being stricken, and plotting upon the City Plan a right of way for drainage purposes extending from the said terminus of Washington Avenue to the Delaware River, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication transmitted an ordinance proposal to amend Bill No.
Transmitting an ordinance amending Bill No. 200286 (Approved June 26, 2020), entitled "An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2021 Capital Budget.
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This communication transmitted a proposed ordinance to amend Bill No.
Transmitting an ordinance amending Bill No. 200285 (Approved June 26, 2020), entitled "An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2021-2026 inclusive.
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Transmitting an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020 from the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
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This communication, which was placed on file, transmits a proposed ordinance concerning transfers of Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations among the City’s General, Grants Revenue, Aviation, Community Development, Housing Trust, and Water Residual funds.
Transmitting an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Community Development Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Housing Trust Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Residual Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Community Development Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and ...
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This communication, placed on file, reports that Mayor James Kenney returned Bill No.
November 10, 2020 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 200417, which was passed by Council at its session on October 29, 2020. This bill requires a permit applicant that is not a person (e.g. an LLC) to provide the full names and addresses of the entity's responsible officers and principal beneficial owners. This information would be listed in the application, Registered Community Organization notification letter, Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) poster, posted permit, and work site signage. As the Philadelphia City Planning Commission and Licenses & Inspections (L&I) explained to not only the bill sponsor, but also at the Committee hearing, this proposed change is significant. Upgrades to eCLIPSE, L&I's permitting system, come at a substantial cost, while the bill will generate no additional revenue. Furthermore, it will take time for eCLIPSE to be updated to allow for proper intake and distr...
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This communication, placed on file, reports the Mayor’s return with his signature of Bill No.
November 10, 2020 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning with my signature Bill No. 200538, which was passed by Council at its session on October 29, 2020. This bill requires that the Police Department have a written policy prohibiting officers from using "less lethal force," such as tear gas and rubber bullets, against individuals lawfully exercising their First Amendment rights. The Law Department identified a potential legal issue regarding enforceability of the bill due to the separation of powers. The Home Rule Charter vests all executive powers in the Mayor, and therefore City Council has no authority to direct the manner in which the Police Department carries out its duties. However, this issue is moot due to my Administration's long-standing agreement with such a policy. That is why the Police Department's policy already prohibits the use of force on individuals engaged in peaceful, constitutionally protected First...
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Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200158, 200159, 200163, 200179, 200185, 200186, 200187, 200209, 200210, 200211, 200252, 200259, 200373, 200388, 200415, 200422, 200423, 200495, 200496, 200499, 200500, and 200517, which were passed by Council on October 29, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on November 10, 2020.
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This communication advises City Council that Bill No.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 200392, which was passed by Council on October 22, 2020, was signed by the Mayor on November 10, 2020.
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November 1, 2020 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: 200259 200416 200417 (Not recommended for approval.) 200418 200423 200480 (Not recommended for approval.) 200481 200499 200516 (Not recommended for approval.) 200537 200539 200542 200543 200417 (45 Days requested.) 200422 200423 (45 Days requested.) Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about breast cancer rates and deaths in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings examining the state of breast cancer incidence and mortality in Philadelphia; the impact of the closure of the Susan G. Komen Philadelphia chapter, particularly on women of color; and other resources and organizations available to help the City prioritize breast cancer control initiatives in Philadelphia.
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The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee to hold hearings about problems with the OnePhilly payroll and human resources system.
Authorizing City Council's Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee to hold hearings investigating and seeking solutions for problems with the OnePhilly system in light of ongoing issues and inefficiencies which are compromising the City's basic functions and public trust.
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The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee to hold ongoing hearings about Philadelphia’s Coronavirus Recovery Plan.
Authorizing the Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold ongoing hearings regarding the City of Philadelphia's Coronavirus Recovery Plan including, but not limited to, ongoing applications for, and receipt of all recovery dollars, spending plans, and decision making around the recovery process and its impact on the City of Philadelphia's FY2021 budget and Five-Year plan.
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The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committees on Children and Youth and Education to hold joint hearings about the School District of Philadelphia’s health and safety protocols and decision-making for returning to in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Authorizing the Committees on Children and Youth and Education to conduct joint hearings on protocols and decision-making processes in place to protect the health and safety of young people as the School District of Philadelphia navigates a return to in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and the City's role in bridging the digital divide for children and families in the 2020-2021 school year.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating the Northeast High School field hockey team for its 2019 season.
Honoring and congratulating the Northeast High School Field Hockey team, on their successful 2019 season and conference 10-0 record in the Philadelphia Public League.
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The adopted resolution formally apologizes on behalf of Philadelphia City Council for the decisions and events that led to the May 13, 1985 devastation at 6221 Osage Avenue, including the deaths of 11 people, destruction of 61 homes, and displacement of residents.
Formally apologizing on behalf of the Council of the City of Philadelphia for the decisions and events preceding and leading to the devastation that occurred on May 13, 1985, and establishing an annual day of observation, reflection and recommitment on May 13th, in the spirit of moving forward, reconciliation, justice, and harmony for all people of the City of Philadelphia.
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