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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Council actions
Actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote.
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Meeting date
February 26, 2020
This enacted ordinance provided for a ballot question asking Philadelphia voters whether to amend the Home Rule Charter’s rules for appointed City officers and employees.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia a proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise and clarify rules pertaining to prohibited activities of City officers and employees, including the restrictions on City officials and employees with respect to political activities.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted measure provided for Philadelphia voters to decide on April 28, 2020, whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to create a Department of Labor and a Board of Labor Standards.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of a Department of Labor and a Board of Labor Standards, to provide for the powers and duties of such Department and Board, and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the Department and Board into the City government; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
February 20, 2020
This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed bill concerning Philadelphia’s landlord-tenant code.
Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code entitled 'Landlord and Tenant,' to clarify and amend applicable procedures pertaining to the Fair housing Commission, and to provide for the adoption of regulations; all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution creates a 15-member Philadelphia Fashion and Garment Industry Task Force as an advisory body to City Council.
Authorizing the creation of the Philadelphia Fashion and Garment Industry Task Force.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would authorize City Council’s Committee on Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings about the Philadelphia Music Industry Task Force’s report and recommendations.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings regarding the Music Industry Task Force report and recommendations.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would authorize City Council’s Committee on Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings about the Philadelphia Music Industry Task Force’s report and recommendations.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings regarding the Music Industry Task Force report and recommendations.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted legislation also names the section of East Passyunk Avenue between South Street and Bainbridge Street the “Avenue of The Roots.” The designation recognizes The Roots, the Philadelphia-founded music group whose members began performing on city streets, including East Passyunk Avenue and South Street.
Also naming East Passyunk Avenue between South Street and Bainbridge Street, as "Avenue of The Roots".
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia and welcomes the 50th Annual PAL Day at City Hall.
Recognizing the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia and welcoming the 50th Annual PAL Day at City Hall.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognizes the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia and welcomes the 50th Annual PAL Day at City Hall.
Recognizing the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia and welcoming the 50th Annual PAL Day at City Hall.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Harold T.
Recognizing and honoring Harold T. Epps on the occasion of his departure as Director of Commerce for the City of Philadelphia, for his decades of service to greater Philadelphia's business community.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Harold T.
Recognizing and honoring Harold T. Epps on the occasion of his departure as Director of Commerce for the City of Philadelphia, for his decades of service to greater Philadelphia's business community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution recognized the Philadelphia chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction and its volunteers for supporting women in the construction industry.
Declaring March 1-7, 2020 as Women in Construction Week in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognized the Philadelphia chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction and its volunteers for supporting women in the construction industry.
Declaring March 1-7, 2020 as Women in Construction Week in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Chris Kirchner on her retirement as executive director of the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance.
Recognizing and honoring Chris Kirchner on the occasion of her retirement as Executive Director at the Philadelphia Children's Alliance.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Chris Kirchner on her retirement as executive director of the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance.
Recognizing and honoring Chris Kirchner on the occasion of her retirement as Executive Director at the Philadelphia Children's Alliance.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted, this resolution recognizes Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia for 30 years of providing services to victims and witnesses of violent crime in South Philadelphia.
Recognizing Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia for 30 years of service to victims of violent crime in South Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted, this resolution recognizes Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia for 30 years of providing services to victims and witnesses of violent crime in South Philadelphia.
Recognizing Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia for 30 years of service to victims of violent crime in South Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution, which is currently in committee, would authorize Council hearings on gun violence near Philadelphia schools.
Authorizing Council's Committee on Public Safety and Committee on Education to hold hearings to examine the problem of gun violence occurring near Philadelphia schools, and to consider enhancing and establishing video surveillance cameras near schools as School Safe Corridor zones for students, school personnel and residents.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.