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 November 19, 2020 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 65 actions from November 19, 2020
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for purchase of tasers by the City, under certain terms and conditions
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmits a proposed ordinance that would clarify which new construction projects combining residential units with commercial or industrial units qualify as residential construction for Philadelphia real estate tax abatements.
Transmitting an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by clarifying definitions to provide that new construction containing a certain combination of residential dwelling units with commercial or industrial units shall be deemed residential construction for purpose of the tax abatements available under that Chapter; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting an Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication, placed on file, transmits a proposed ordinance about North 8th Street between Vine Street and Race Street.
Transmitting an Ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate a bicycle lane, in the southbound direction, on North 8th Street, from Vine Street to Race Street, and to remove a travel lane, in the southbound direction, on North 8th Street, from Vine Street to Race Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted legislation proclaims November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia every year.
Proclaiming November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution honors and congratulates the Northeast High School boys soccer team for its successful 2019–2020 season and 12-1-1 record in the Philadelphia Public League.
Honoring and congratulating the Northeast High School Boys Soccer team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 12-1-1 record in the Philadelphia Public League.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Ed Hurtt, also known as Coach Ed, for more than three decades of coaching and mentoring youth in North Philadelphia.
Honoring and congratulating Ed Hurtt for his work with youth in the community and for being awarded the 76ers Jr. NBA Coach of the Year Award.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution honors and thanks the University of Pennsylvania for pledging $100 million to the School District of Philadelphia over 10 years.
Honoring and expressing gratitude to the University of Pennsylvania for pledging one hundred million dollars to the School District of Philadelphia over the next decade.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Thursday, November 19, 2020, as Children’s Grief Awareness Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing Thursday, November 19, 2020 as Children's Grief Awareness Day and honoring the work of Uplift Center for Grieving Children to meet the emotional needs of grieving children in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution, currently in committee, would authorize the Committee on Education to hold hearings about ways to expand the pipeline of Black male teachers and staff in Philadelphia schools.
Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to examine options for expanding the pipeline of Black male teachers and staff in Philadelphia schools.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution, currently in committee, would authorize the Committee on Education to hold hearings about ways to expand the pipeline of Black male teachers and staff in Philadelphia schools.
Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to examine options for expanding the pipeline of Black male teachers and staff in Philadelphia schools.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring its intent to prioritize climate action and environmental justice during the COVID-19 recovery.
Declaring the intent to prioritize climate action and environmental justice in the ongoing COVID-19 recovery effort.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution, currently in committee, would authorize the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings about the condition of Philadelphia’s neighborhood commercial corridors.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings on the state of Philadelphia's neighborhood commercial corridors.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution, currently in committee, would authorize the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings about the condition of Philadelphia’s neighborhood commercial corridors.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings on the state of Philadelphia's neighborhood commercial corridors.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Marcel S.
Recognizing and honoring the dedicated and loyal service of Marcel S. Pratt, Esquire.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends the Philadelphia Code to authorize the Department of Streets to designate a southbound bicycle lane on North 8th Street between Vine Street and Race Street.
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate a bicycle lane, in the southbound direction, on North 8th Street, from Vine Street to Race Street, and to remove a travel lane, in the southbound direction, on North 8th Street, from Vine Street to Race Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Bedo Productions Incorporated or a later owner to install and maintain 18 permanent outdoor artworks—six nonfunctioning manhole covers and 12 traffic signs—in sidewalks near 6200 Osage Avenue and nearby blocks.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of structural artwork consisting of metal manhole covers and traffic signs located in the vicinity of 6200 Osage Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143, and authorizing the City of Philadelphia to accept ownership of such encroachments, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes a no-truck-parking-anytime rule on both sides of Henry Avenue, between Allegheny Avenue and Abbotsford Avenue.
Establishing a no truck park regulation on Henry Avenue, both sides, from Allegheny Avenue to Abbotsford Avenue.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.