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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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Council actions

Actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote.

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Meeting date

February 20, 2020

Council Action2020-02-20
Bill 200117

This enacted bill approved Philadelphia Gas Works’ amended Fiscal Year 2020 capital budget, authorizing up to $129,000,007 for capital projects during the period from September 1, 2019, through August 31, 2020.

Approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2021 through 2025, as amended.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2020-02-20
Bill 200116

This enacted law requires managers of high-rise residential buildings and residential buildings with at least 25 units to create and maintain an up-to-date list of residents, including names, phone numbers, and any voluntarily provided special needs that could help responders during an emergency.

Amending Chapter 9 of Subcode PM ("The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code") of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Additional Special Requirements," to establish requirements for managers of certain buildings pertaining to identification of occupants to better assist responders during emergency situations; all under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2020-02-20
Bill 200116

This enacted law requires managers of high-rise residential buildings and residential buildings with at least 25 units to create and maintain an up-to-date list of residents, including names, phone numbers, and any voluntarily provided special needs that could help responders during an emergency.

Amending Chapter 9 of Subcode PM ("The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code") of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Additional Special Requirements," to establish requirements for managers of certain buildings pertaining to identification of occupants to better assist responders during emergency situations; all under certain terms and conditions.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2020-02-20
Bill 200116

This enacted law requires managers of high-rise residential buildings and residential buildings with at least 25 units to create and maintain an up-to-date list of residents, including names, phone numbers, and any voluntarily provided special needs that could help responders during an emergency.

Amending Chapter 9 of Subcode PM ("The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code") of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Additional Special Requirements," to establish requirements for managers of certain buildings pertaining to identification of occupants to better assist responders during emergency situations; all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

February 13, 2020

Council Action2020-02-13
COMMUNICATION 200157

This communication transmitted a proposed bill to amend Section 2 of Ordinance Bill No.

Transmitting a bill amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 190450) approved July 17, 2019, entitled 'An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a potion of City Plan No. 15-S by placing on the City Plan Alter Street from Seventeenth Street to Eighteenth Street in order to conform more closely with existing conditions under certain terms and conditions by revising the terms and conditions stated therein and making ertain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2020-02-13
Resolution 200154

City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s agreement to sell 10 Wolf Street, part of the South Delaware Redevelopment Area, to W/W 2400 Weccacoe Owner VIII, L.L.C.

Approving the agreement of sale of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Delaware Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 10 Wolf street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the agreement of sale with W/W 2400 Weccacoe Owner VIII, L.L.C. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the agreement of sale.

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

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2020-02-13
COMMUNICATION 200156

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a bill authorizing the vacating of Charles Street (also known as Markle Street), between Manayunk Avenue and Dexter Street, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-02-13
COMMUNICATION 200155

This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would amend Philadelphia’s Fire Code to establish limitations on the use of hydrogen fluoride and hydrofluoric acid under certain terms and conditions.

Transmitting a bill amending Subcode F of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Fire Code," to establish limitations on the use of hydrogen fluoride and hydrofluoric acid, under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2020-02-13
Resolution 200153

This resolution, which is currently in committee, calls for the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about emergency room and hospital closures.

A resolution calling for the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to help the city adequately prepare for, avoid, and, if needed, mitigate the effect of emergency room and hospital closures as research has shown disparate impacts on patients that are low income and/or from communities of color in addition to the loss of jobs.

ADOPTED & REFERRED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2020-02-13
Resolution 200153

This resolution, which is currently in committee, calls for the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about emergency room and hospital closures.

A resolution calling for the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to help the city adequately prepare for, avoid, and, if needed, mitigate the effect of emergency room and hospital closures as research has shown disparate impacts on patients that are low income and/or from communities of color in addition to the loss of jobs.

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

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2020-02-13
Resolution 200152

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Deborah Greasham, Malik Jones, and Corporal Cheryl Walker for mentoring and guiding African American youth and future leaders.

Recognizing and honoring Deborah Greasham, Malik Jones, and Corporal Cheryl Walker as examples of the countless unsung helping hands which lift our African American future up by mentoring and guiding our next generation of African American leaders.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2020-02-13
Resolution 200152

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Deborah Greasham, Malik Jones, and Corporal Cheryl Walker for mentoring and guiding African American youth and future leaders.

Recognizing and honoring Deborah Greasham, Malik Jones, and Corporal Cheryl Walker as examples of the countless unsung helping hands which lift our African American future up by mentoring and guiding our next generation of African American leaders.

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

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2020-02-13
Resolution 200151

Philadelphia City Council approved Mayor’s appointment of Deborah Mahler to the Board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.

Approving the appointment of Deborah Mahler to the Board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.

Introduced and Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2020-02-13
Resolution 200150

The adopted resolution recognizes the 48th anniversary of Title IX and its reported impact on increasing women’s participation in college sports, from 29,972 athletes in 1972 to more than 221,000 in 2019.

Recognizing the 48th Anniversary of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and its impact on the growth of women who participated in college sports from 29,972 in 1972 to over 221,000 in 2019.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2020-02-13
Resolution 200150

The adopted resolution recognizes the 48th anniversary of Title IX and its reported impact on increasing women’s participation in college sports, from 29,972 athletes in 1972 to more than 221,000 in 2019.

Recognizing the 48th Anniversary of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and its impact on the growth of women who participated in college sports from 29,972 in 1972 to over 221,000 in 2019.

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

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2020-02-13
Resolution 200149

Adopted, this resolution recognizes and honors Julie Coker for her work and dedication as president and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB).

Recognizing and honoring Julie Coker for her dedication to the PHLCVB and Philadelphia and wishing her luck on her future endeavors.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2020-02-13
Resolution 200149

Adopted, this resolution recognizes and honors Julie Coker for her work and dedication as president and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB).

Recognizing and honoring Julie Coker for her dedication to the PHLCVB and Philadelphia and wishing her luck on her future endeavors.

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

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2020-02-13
Bill 200148

The enacted bill authorizes the City to move the southwest property line of Byberry Road about two feet southwest between specified points northwest of Roosevelt Boulevard, widening that section of the road.

Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 359 by relocating the southwesterly houseline of Byberry Road approximately two feet southwestwardly between a point approximately four-hundred one feet northwest of The Roosevelt Boulevard to a point approximately five-hundred fifty feet further northwestwardly therefrom, thereby widening said Byberry Road between such points, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the bed of the widened portion of Byberry Road being placed on the City Plan.

Introduced and Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.