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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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September 13, 2018

Council Action2018-09-13
Resolution 180786

The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Health and Human Services to hold hearings about the growth of unlicensed and unregulated recovery homes in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Committee on Health and Human Services to hold hearings on the proliferation of unlicensed and unregulated recovery homes in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-09-13
Resolution 180785

This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Health and Human Services to hold hearings about environmental health disparities and how pollutants affect at-risk Philadelphia neighborhoods.

Authorizing the Committee on Health and Human Services to hold hearings on environmental health disparities and the impact of pollutants in at-risk neighborhoods.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-09-13
Resolution 180783

The adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill No.

Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 180351-A, entitled "An Ordinance providing for a payment to the City upon the construction of certain real estate, and directing Council to appropriate revenues from such payments to the Department of Planning and Development - Division of Housing and Community Development, in order to support equitable neighborhood development by constructing affordable housing, including units for sale or rent, and by providing assistance to Philadelphians who desire to become homeowners, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-09-13
Resolution 180782

The adopted resolution recognizes the 85th anniversary of the 1932–1933 Ukrainian Genocide, also known as the Holodomor.

Recognizing the 85th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Genocide of 1932-1933.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-09-13
Resolution 180781

The adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill No.

Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 180077, entitled "An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Business Privilege Taxes,' by eliminating for new businesses the requirement to make an estimated payment when filing a return for their first tax year of business operations and allowing the estimated payment in succeeding years to be made in quarterly installments, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-09-13
Resolution 180780

This adopted resolution congratulates 2nd Lt.

Honoring and Recognizing 2nd Lt. John Edward James, Jr, for his service during World War II and recognizing the Museum of the American Revolution, Chairman and acting CEO General John Jumper for righting the wrongs of the past and helping to commission Private John Edward James, Jr. to 2nd Lt. John Edward James, Jr.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2018-09-13
Resolution 180779

The adopted resolution recognized September 9 through September 15, 2018, as Suicide Prevention Week in Philadelphia.

Recognizing September 9 through September 15, 2018 as Suicide Prevention Week in the City of Philadelphia, and affirming the need for suicide prevention awareness and robust mental health services.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2018-09-13
Resolution 180778

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Philadelphia tennis and basketball legend Ora Washington after her posthumous enshrinement in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018.

Honoring Philadelphia tennis and basketball legend Ora Washington upon her posthumous enshrinement in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Class of 2018.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2018-09-13
Resolution 180777

This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Finance to hold hearings about the Philadelphia Municipal Retirement System.

Authorizing the Committee on Finance to hold hearings to examine the state of the City of Philadelphia Municipal Retirement System ("Pension System") including the Pension System's existing plan entitlements, contributions and investment strategies.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-09-13
Resolution 180774

Adopted by City Council, this resolution recognizes and honors the members of The Links, Incorporated’s Philadelphia, Delaware Valley, and Penn Towne Chapters.

Recognizing and honoring the members of The Links, Incorporated's Philadelphia Chapter, Delaware Valley Chapter, and Penn Towne Chapter.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-09-13
Resolution 180773

This adopted resolution honors and recognizes Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson on her 100th birthday for her achievements, bravery, and contributions to mathematics.

Honoring and recognizing Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson on her 100th birthday for her extraordinary bravery and brilliance in mathematics.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-09-13
Resolution 180772

The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committees on Disabled and Persons with Special Needs and Education to hold hearings on current and best practices for secondary transition services.

Authorizing the Committees on Disabled and Persons with Special Needs and Education to hold hearings to examine current and best practices on Secondary Transition Services for Philadelphia public school students.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-09-13
Resolution 180771

This adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill No.

Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 170678-A, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 7 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Housing Code,' by adding a new Chapter 7-200, entitled 'Mixed Income Housing Program,' to provide for affordable housing standards; amending Section 14-702 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Mixed Income Housing,' to make related changes; amending Chapters 14-600 and 14-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled, respectively, 'Use Regulations' and 'Development Standards,' to amend certain zoning standards relating to residential development; and making related amendments; all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-09-13
Resolution 180770

The adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill No.

Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 180347-A, entitled "An Ordinance amending Chapter 21-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Housing Trust Fund," to authorize the establishment of separate sub-funds to receive, respectively, revenues attributable to recording fees and revenues attributable to certain payments required upon construction of certain real estate; to provide for and authorize the manner in which such revenues may be appropriated and spent; and to designate the agency within City government responsible for administering the Housing Trust Fund; all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-09-13
Resolution 180767

City Council adopted a resolution honoring Maurice “Mo” Cheeks for his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Honoring and recognizing Maurice "Mo" Cheeks for his induction to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-09-13
Resolution 180766

The adopted resolution supports the National Minority Business Development Agency and recognized October 1 through October 5, 2018, as Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development Week.

Supporting the National Minority Business Development Agency and recognizing October 1 through October 5, 2018 as Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, which provides critical information, resources, opportunities and inspiration to the minority business community.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-09-13
Resolution 180765

The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold public hearings on sheriff sale trends in Philadelphia since the Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program began.

Authorizing the City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold public hearings to examine sheriff sale trends throughout the City since the existence of Philadelphia's Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program, and further examine the impact of sheriff sales on the City's affordable housing market.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-09-13
Resolution 180762

This adopted resolution honors the 231st anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution in Philadelphia.

Honoring the 231st Anniversary of the Signing of the United States Constitution and Recognizing September 17th as Constitution Day in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.