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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Meeting date
March 5, 2020
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
March 3, 2020 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA; Pursuant to Section 12-207 of the Home Rule Charter, I am transmitting to the Council the following appointees to the Board of Education. Ameen Akbar (replacing Wayne Walker) Julia Danzy (reappointment) Leticia Egea-Hinton (reappointment) Mallory Fix-Lopez (reappointment) Lee Huang (reappointment .Dr. Maria McColgan (reappointment) Dr. Christopher McGinley (reappointment) Dr. Angela McIver (reappointment) Joyce Wilkerson (reappointment) I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of these appointees. Respectully submitted, James Kenney Mayor
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Kris Soffa, Carlene Neal, Majeeda A.
Honoring and recognizing Kris Soffa, Carlene Neal, Majeeda A. Rashid, Debbie Fortune, Sharon Wittaker, and Joyce Drayton on their legacies of leadership and achievement in promoting toxic free environments, community development services, leadership in state government, and music education in the City of Philadelphia.
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The adopted resolution honors Partners For Civic Pride, Inc.
Honoring the Partners For Civic Pride, Inc. for their diligent efforts on spreading the history and pride of the Philadelphia Civic Flag and marking the 125th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Civic Flag by recognizing March 27, 2020 as Philadelphia Civic Flag Day.
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The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Michael J.
Recognizing and Honoring Michael J. Bradley Jr. as the Grand Marshal of the 250th Annual Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the United Negro College Fund and the 2020 UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball awardees: Stephanie Mays Boyd, Dr.
Recognizing the United Negro College Fund and awardees Stephanie Mays Boyd, Dr. Edith P. Mitchell and The Philadelphia Foundation on the Occasion of the UNCF 2020 Mayor's Masked Ball.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
Congratulating and honoring the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. on the 34th Anniversary of the Madam CJ Walker Awards Luncheon and for the organization's commitment to the educational, health, public policy, and economic empowerment of African American women throughout the City of Philadelphia.
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The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Procurement Department to enter into agreements with one or more vendors for online legal research services, investigative tools, and related products and support.
Authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into one or more agreements with a vendor or vendors for the purchase and servicing of online legal research services, investigative tools, and related goods and services, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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February 27, 2020
This communication concerns a proposed ninth amendment to the redevelopment proposal and urban renewal plan for the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, generally bounded by Washington Avenue, South 25th Street, Reed Street, Tasker Street, Moore Street, South Broad Street, and nearby property lines.
Transmitting a bill Approving the ninth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Washington avenue, S. Twenty-fifth street, Reed street, the rear property lines of the 1400 and 1500 blocks of S. Taylor street, Tasker street, S. 25th street, Moore street and S. Broad street, including the ninth amendment to the urban renewal plan, which provides, inter alia, for changes that would make it consistent with the Point Breeze Redevelopment Area Plan and generally consistent with the most recent Comprehensive Plan approved by the City Planning Commission of the City of Philadelphia, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.
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This communication, which was placed on file, transmits a proposed bill that would allow the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire full or partial ownership of land near Calera Road between Red Lion Drive and Chalfront Drive.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in the vicinity of Calera Road between Red Lion Drive and Chalfront Drive, commonly known as the Liberty Bell Youth Organization Recreation Center, and as more fully described in Exhibit A, for nominal consideration.
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This communication concerns a bill that would propose bicycle lanes along Passyunk Avenue from 61st Street to Essington Avenue and along Essington Avenue from Passyunk Avenue to Bartram Avenue.
Transmitting a bill amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize bicycle lanes in the vicinity of Passyunk Avenue, from 61st Street to Essington Avenue and Essington Avenue, from Passyunk Avenue to Bartram Avenue; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would amend the Philadelphia Code to designate bicycle lanes near South 49th Street, Grays Avenue, and Lindbergh Boulevard in the Third Council District.
Transmitting a bill amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize bicycle lanes in the Third Council District in the vicinity of South 49th Street, from Paschall Avenue to Grays Avenue; Grays Avenue, from 49th Street to Lindbergh Boulevard; and Lindbergh Boulevard, from Grays Avenue to Elmwood Avenue; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
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: Bill No. 200004 Bill No. 200009 (Not recommended for approval.) Bill No. 200013 Bill No. 200019 ( (Not recommended for approval.) Bill No. 200082 (45 days requested.) Bill No. 200092 Bill No. 200094 (45 days requested.) Bill No. 200095 (45 days requested.) Bill No. 200120 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. 200008 and Bill No. 200015, which were passed by Council on February 13,, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on February 26, 2020
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Adopted, this resolution honors and celebrates the life of James “Pointman” Abram, recognizing his military service, work supporting fellow veterans, community involvement, employment, and family.
Honoring and Celebrating the Life of James "Pointman" Abram for his selfless dedication to his Country, his fellow Veterans, his community, and his loving family.
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This adopted resolution honors Barry Bessler upon his retirement as Director of Policy and Compliance for Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and recognizes his 40 years of service to the City.
Honoring Barry Bessler, on the occasion of his retirement as Director of Policy and Compliance for the Department of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and recognizing his 40 years of service to the City of Philadelphia.
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The adopted resolution creates a 15-member Philadelphia Fashion and Garment Industry Task Force as an advisory body to City Council.
Authorizing the creation of the Philadelphia Fashion and Garment Industry Task Force.
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Adopted legislation also names the section of East Passyunk Avenue between South Street and Bainbridge Street the “Avenue of The Roots.” The designation recognizes The Roots, the Philadelphia-founded music group whose members began performing on city streets, including East Passyunk Avenue and South Street.
Also naming East Passyunk Avenue between South Street and Bainbridge Street, as "Avenue of The Roots".
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The enacted bill authorizes the City to move the southwest property line of Byberry Road about two feet southwest between specified points northwest of Roosevelt Boulevard, widening that section of the road.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 359 by relocating the southwesterly houseline of Byberry Road approximately two feet southwestwardly between a point approximately four-hundred one feet northwest of The Roosevelt Boulevard to a point approximately five-hundred fifty feet further northwestwardly therefrom, thereby widening said Byberry Road between such points, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the bed of the widened portion of Byberry Road being placed on the City Plan.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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