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 10, 2016
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts on its 50th anniversary.
Recognizing and honoring The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts for serving and representing Philadelphia as a legendary institution of jazz performance and education on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring March 10 as Harriet Tubman Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing and honoring March 10th as Harriet Tubman Day in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution recognizes Startup PHL Presents: Amplify Philly SXSW Edition, a partnership of 30 public and private organizations.
Acknowledging and recognizing Startup PHL Presents: Amplify Philly SXSW Edition, a partnership of 30 public and private organizations, that have joined together to highlight Philadelphia's startup and tech community and promote Philadelphia as a hub for startups at the South by Southwest Conference & Festival taking place March 11th through March 20th in Austin, Texas.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Philadelphia Gas Works on its 180th anniversary.
Honoring the Philadelphia Gas Works on the occasion of its 180th Anniversary.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to consider Senate Bill 95, introduced by Senator Larry Farnese on March 31, 2015, concerning protections against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs).
Urging The Pennsylvania General Assembly to consider Senate Bill 95 introduced by Senator Larry Farnese on March 31, 2015 regarding Anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) legislation.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution also names the 1900 and 2000 blocks of South Cecil Street “Marsha Moore Way.” The honorary street name recognizes Marsha Moore’s life, community service, and lasting legacy in Philadelphia.
Also naming the 1900 and 2000 blocks of S. Cecil Street "Marsha Moore Way" to honor the memory of Marsha Moore and to recognize her life and memorialize her lasting legacy.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 46 South Forty-fourth Street within the 45th & Sansom Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the 45th & Sansom Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 46 South Forty-fourth street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 4644 South, LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
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The enacted measure extends Philadelphia’s real estate tax exemption program for longtime owner-occupants of residential properties.
Amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties," by extending the time for which such exemptions are available, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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Meeting date
March 8, 2016
This enacted ordinance prohibits tractor-trailer parking at any time on both sides of Torresdale Avenue between Rhawn Street and Pennypack Creek.
Establishing a no tractor trailer parking regulation on both sides of Torresdale Avenue, from Rhawn Street to the Pennypack Creek.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance establishes a no-truck-parking rule at all times on both sides of Torresdale Avenue, from Ashburner Street to the Pennypack Creek.
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Torresdale Avenue, from Ashburner Street to the Pennypack Creek.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance authorizes Roland Kasis to install, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1204 Frankford Avenue.
Authorizing Roland Kasis, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1204 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance authorizes the City to remove from the official City Plan and abandon a drainage right-of-way within the former Jackson Street area between Swanson Street and Vandalia Street.
Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 27-S and abandonment of a right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes within the lines of former Jackson Street, from Swanson Street to Vandalia Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance authorizes the City to remove from its official plan and abandon a right-of-way running from Galloway Street, south of Packer Avenue, to Pattison Avenue.
Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 42-S and abandonment of a right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes, water main purposes, and public utility purposes which extends from the southerly terminus of Galloway Street, south of Packer Avenue, southwardly to Pattison Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance prohibits truck parking at any time on both sides of Torresdale Avenue between Linden Avenue and Ashburner Street, and on both sides of Megargee Street between Torresdale Avenue and Frankford Avenue.
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Torresdale Avenue, from Linden Avenue to Ashburner Street and both sides of Megargee Street, from Torresdale Avenue to Frankford Avenue.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance adds safety rules for self-propelled mobility devices such as hoverboards and one-wheeled electric transporters.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to provide requirements regarding the safe operation of self-propelled mobility devices and to provide for enforcement and penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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Meeting date
March 3, 2016
This communication reports on Mayor Jim Kenney’s March 3, 2016 budget address to City Council.
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS For Immediate Release: March 3, 2016 Contact: Lauren Hitt, lauren.hitt@phila.gov, 215-686-6210 ***EMBARGOED UNTIL DELIVERY*** Mayor Delivers Budget Address to City Council PHILADELPHIA - Mayor Jim Kenney delivered his first budget address to City Council on Thursday morning. The Mayor began by outlining several budget priorities that resulted from collaboration between the Kenney Administration and City Councilmembers, including the citywide expansion of the Community Life Improvement Program (CLIP) and funding for Vision Zero initiatives. The Mayor then discussed his plan to expand quality pre-k, create 25 community schools, inject $26 million into the pension fund, improve City buildings' energy-efficiency, and invest $350 million in neighborhoods parks, recreation centers and libraries through a three cent sugary drink tax. Throughout the address, the Mayor spoke of the importance of investing in policies that w...
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This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would amend Philadelphia’s finance and tax code by adding a new chapter called “Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax.” The title does not provide details about the proposed tax or who would be affected, and the item was placed on file.
Transmitting a bill amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by adding a new Chapter 19-4100, entitled "Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax," under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication from Mayor James F.
Transmitting a a bill amending Section 19-1806 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions. Respectfully submitted, James F. Kenney Mayor
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