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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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Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

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Meeting date

October 25, 2018

Unanimous2018-10-25
Bill 180942

This enacted bill establishes two-hour parking limits on specified blocks of Larchwood Avenue, North 33rd Street, Delancey Street, Sansom Street, and South 61st Street.

Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Larchwood avenue and S. 47th street; Larchwood avenue and S. 59th street; N. 33rd street and Spring Garden street; Delancey street and S. 51st street; Sansom street and S. 51st street; S. 61st street and Chestnut street.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-10-25
Bill 180941

This enacted bill establishes two-hour parking limits on specified sections of 45th Street, Cedar Avenue, 34th Street, and Farragut Street during set weekday hours.

Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: 45th street and Spruce street; Cedar avenue and 47th street; 34th street and Brandywine street; Farragut street and Walnut street.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-10-25
Bill 180940-A

The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s application requirements for commercial activity licenses.

Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," to modify application requirements for commercial activity licenses; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-10-25
Bill 180939-A

The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s property-license rules by requiring certain applications to identify people with significant ownership interests, and requiring applicants to update changed information within 10 business days.

Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," to modify application and notice requirements, and penalties for noncompliance; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-10-25
Bill 180935

This enacted ordinance requires businesses seeking certain tax exemptions, abatements, or credits in designated development zones to agree to an Opportunity Plan.

Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," by requiring that applications for zone designation include Opportunity Plans that provide for apprenticeship and other work opportunities for students enrolled in School District Career and Technical Education Programs, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-10-25
Resolution 180926

This lapsed resolution would have requested that the City Controller conduct a forensic audit of Philadelphia’s technological infrastructure, including the security, data integrity, backup and recovery systems, and effectiveness of city technology.

Requesting that the City Controller conduct a Forensic Information Systems Audit of the City's Technological Infrastructure.

MOTION·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-10-25
Bill 180648

The ordinance establishes a City license for businesses that buy or sell new or used tires, with a separate license required for each location.

Amending Title 9, Chapter 600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," to establish a license and related requirements for tire dealers, all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Meeting date

October 18, 2018

Unanimous2018-10-18
Resolution 180926

This lapsed resolution would have requested that the City Controller conduct a forensic audit of Philadelphia’s technological infrastructure, including the security, data integrity, backup and recovery systems, and effectiveness of city technology.

Requesting that the City Controller conduct a Forensic Information Systems Audit of the City's Technological Infrastructure.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-10-18
Resolution 180925

This lapsed resolution would have recognized October 2018 as Filipino American History Month in Philadelphia and celebrated the history, culture, leadership, and contributions of Filipino Americans.

Recognizing October 2018 as Filipino American History Month in the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-10-18
Resolution 180924

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Michael Brody on his retirement as President and CEO of Mental Health Partnerships.

Honoring and recognizing Michael Brody on the occasion of his retirement as President and CEO of Mental Health Partnerships and for his decades of service in the mental health arena.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-10-18
Resolution 180923

The adopted resolution honors and recognizes the federal General Services Administration for donating more than $575,000 worth of computers to nine Philadelphia schools since 2014 through the “Computers For Learning” program.

Honoring and recognizing the General Services Administration extensive donation support to Philadelphia Schools around the City through the "Computers For Learning" Program. In total, over $575,000 worth of computers have been donated to Philadelphia schools since 2014. And recognizing the extensive assistance the GSA offers to the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-10-18
Resolution 180922

This adopted resolution urges the U.S.

Urging the US Department of Homeland Security to withdraw its proposed rule changing the definition of public charge, which would harm millions by undermining access to essential health, nutrition, and shelter for immigrants and their families in the City of Philadelphia and across the United States, and expressing opposition to the proposed rule as inhumane and contrary to public health.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-10-18
Resolution 180921

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing October 2018 as National Bullying Prevention Month.

Recognizing October 2018 as National Bullying Prevention Month and acknowledging the need for effective bullying intervention.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-10-18
Resolution 180920

The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 301 N.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lot or piece of ground with the building and improvements thereon, situate in the Fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-10-18
Resolution 180919

This adopted resolution confirms Sanjuanita Gonzalez’s reappointment as a member of the Philadelphia Board of Ethics.

Confirming the reappointment of Sanjuanita Gonzalez as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2023.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-10-18
Resolution 180918

The adopted resolution recognizes October 25 as Cardiac Health Awareness Day in Philadelphia.

Recognizing October 25th as Cardiac Health Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia and Honoring Simon's Heart for promoting Cardiac Health Awareness in Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-10-18
Resolution 180917

This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer, at no cost, conditional ownership of 3111 N.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty Seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-10-18
Resolution 180916

The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 817 South Alden Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the building and improvements thereon, situate in the Forty-Sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.