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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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Meeting date

September 27, 2018

Council Action2018-09-27
Resolution 180849

Adopted resolution recognizing October 2018 as Manufacturing Month in Philadelphia.

Recognizing October 2018 as Manufacturing Month, and Further Honoring Weber Display and Packaging for their more than 120 years of dedication to the Manufacturing Industry in the City of Philadelphia.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-09-27
Resolution 180832

The adopted resolution also names the 2300 block of Ellsworth Street “Patty Jackson Way” to honor Philadelphia broadcaster Patty Jackson.

Also naming the 2300 block of Ellsworth Street "Patty Jackson Way," to honor broadcasting pioneer and Philadelphia living legend Patty Jackson.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-09-27
Bill 180498-AAA

This enacted ordinance establishes procedures for minor administrative adjustments to variances or special exceptions issued by the Zoning Board.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to provide for the procedures for the Administrative Review process; all under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2018-09-27
Bill 180295-AAA

This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning procedures, including how the one-year rule applies when a substantially similar application was recently denied or is under appeal.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending the One Year Rule; modifying certain public notice requirements and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

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Meeting date

September 20, 2018

Council Action2018-09-20
COMMUNICATION 180837

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

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 180552, which was passed by Council on September 13, 2018, was signed by the Mayor on September 14, 2018.

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Council Action2018-09-20
COMMUNICATION 180837

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

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 180552, which was passed by Council on September 13, 2018, was signed by the Mayor on September 14, 2018.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-09-20
Resolution 180836

City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and celebrating the Band of Brothers family reunion held in Philadelphia from October 4 through October 7, 2018.

Recognizing and Celebrating the Band of Brothers Family Reunion in Philadelphia.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-09-20
Resolution 180835

City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing First Builders, Inc., for its work helping people prepare for careers in the construction industry.

Honoring and recognizing the men and women of First Builders, Inc., for their commitment to building a new pathway to viable careers in the construction industry for the City of Philadelphia's next generation of working men and women and labor leaders.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-09-20
Resolution 180833

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring September 15 through October 15, 2018, Hispanic Heritage Month in Philadelphia.

Declaring September 15, 2018 through October 15, 2018 as Hispanic Heritage Month here in the City of Philadelphia to honor the role that Hispanics have played and continue to play in the economic, cultural and social development of our City and nation.

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Council Action2018-09-20
Resolution 180831

The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing Diversified Community Services on the 50th anniversary of its incorporation.

Honoring and recognizing Diversified Community Services, on the 50th Anniversary of its incorporation, for the organization's dedication to improving the South Philadelphia Community through education and economic empowerment.

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Council Action2018-09-20
Resolution 180829

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Declaring October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month."

ADOPTED

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Council Action2018-09-20
Resolution 180828

City Council adopted a resolution authorizing its Committee on Children and Youth to hold public hearings about the prevalence of child hunger in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to hold public hearings examining the prevalence of child hunger in Philadelphia and evaluating the efficacy of existing programs addressing child hunger.

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Council Action2018-09-20
Resolution 180827

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the Le Chapeau Project and its artists for a one-day art gallery in Philadelphia.

Recognizing Le Chapeau Project and its artists on the occasion of their one-day art gallery showcasing international artists and challenging the negative narrative surrounding immigrants and individuals from Africa, Asia and the Americas.

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Council Action2018-09-20
Resolution 180784

This adopted resolution also names St.

Also naming St. Albans Street between 7th and 8th Streets as "Eddie Lang Way".

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Council Action2018-09-20
Resolution 180775

This adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to pass Senate Bill 501.

Urging the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to pass Senate Bill 501, which would require the relinquishment of all guns within 24 hours by individuals who are the subject of Protection from Abuse orders, shorten the time defendants convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence must surrender their guns from 60 days to 48 hours, and prohibit allowing friends and family members outside of abusers' households to store firearms surrendered by these individuals.

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Council Action2018-09-20
Resolution 180769

This adopted resolution appoints Joshu Harris to the board of directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank.

Appointing Joshu Harris to the board of directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2018-09-20
Resolution 180768

This adopted resolution urges Congress to reauthorize the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

Urging Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which helps to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-09-20
Resolution 180764

The adopted resolution calls on the U.S.

Calling on the United States Senate to oppose Senate Bill 3157 known as the "STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act," which would considerably limit local control of the public right-of-way and municipal infrastructure; and further reaffirming the authority of local government to regulate the public right-of-way.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.