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
November 1, 2016
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s rules for sidewalk vendors in Center City by removing a previously designated vending location on the east side of 20th Street between Ludlow and Ranstead Streets.
Amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by eliminating previously designated vendor locations in Center City; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill authorizes Fishtown Arts & Crafts LLC, doing business as Fishtown Social, to install and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1523-27 Frankford Avenue.
Authorizing Fishtown Arts & Crafts LLC dba Fishtown Social, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1523-27 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance authorizes John Rybas of S.
Authorizing John Rybas of S. 17th Street LLC to construct, own, and maintain metal railing encroachments at 1002-16 S. 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance prohibits through-truck traffic on the 2800 blocks of Orthodox Street and Hedley Street between Richmond Street and Bath Street.
Prohibiting thru truck traffic on the 2800 block of Orthodox Street and the 2800 block of Hedley Street from Richmond Street to Bath Street, and establishing a truck route on Lewis Street between Richmond Street and Delaware Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
October 31, 2016
This lapsed resolution would have authorized three City Council committees to hold public hearings about recent home invasions and armed robberies targeting Asian business owners in Philadelphia.
Authorizing Council's Committees on Public Safety, Commerce & Economic Development, and Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold Public hearings concerning recent home invasions and armed robberies that have victimized Asian business owners in the City.
RECESSED
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This lapsed resolution would have authorized the City Council Committee on Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to investigate and hold hearings about preserving and expanding Philadelphia’s public art.
Authorizing Council's Committee on Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to investigate and hold hearings on the preservation and expansion of the City's public art, including its voluminous collection of outdoor murals, mosaics, and sculptures.
RECESSED
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Meeting date
October 27, 2016
City Council adopted a resolution recognizing November 2016 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing November 2016 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia in honor of pancreatic cancer patients, care givers, survivors, and those who have succumbed to the disease.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Esperanza on its 30th anniversary.
Honoring and Congratulating Esperanza on the Occasion of its 30th Anniversary.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Community Design Collaborative on the 25th anniversary of its founding.
Honoring the Community Design Collaborative on the 25th Anniversary of its founding.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring the National Association of Black Storytellers and Keepers of The Culture, Inc.
Recognizing and honoring the National Association of Black Storytellers and Keepers of The Culture, Inc. for hosting the 34th Annual Black Storytelling Festival and Conference in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging the President and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to stop implementation of a 15-day monthly limit on Medicaid coverage for addiction treatment in residential programs with more than 16 beds.
Urging the President of the United States and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to halt implementation of the New 15-Day limit on Medicaid Coverage for addiction treatment in Residential Addiction Treatment Programs with more than 16 beds.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract for redeveloping 2114 South Seventh Street in the Greenwich Redevelopment Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Greenwich Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 2114 South Seventh street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with ATL Development Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution urges Congress to pass legislation aimed at making prescription drug prices more transparent and competitive.
Urging the Congress of the United States to utilize its full authority to repair our broken and unsustainable prescription drug pricing system.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer seven surplus properties in the Seventh Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Seventh Councilmanic District that will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution calls on SEPTA and Transit Workers Union Local 234 to reach a long-term labor agreement to prevent a strike and keep transit service running.
Calling on the Southeast Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) and Transit Workers Union Local 234 (TWU) to reach a long-term labor agreement in order to avert a strike and ensure continuity of transit service for the well-being of the Citizens of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer two surplus properties—1811 Fernon Street and 1521 Reed Street—to the Philadelphia Land Bank after receiving them from the City.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Second Councilmanic District that will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution also naming the 5600 block of W.
Also naming the 5600 block of W. Girard Avenue as "James Allen Way" in honor of Reverend James S. Allen, Sr., to commemorate his thirty-seven years of preaching at Vine Memorial Baptist Church.
ADOPTED
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Adopted resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer title to a group of properties in the Fifth Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.