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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

November 30, 2018

Procedural2018-11-30
Bill 180888-A

This failed proposal would have required pharmaceutical manufacturers and their sales agents marketing certain drugs to Philadelphia health care practitioners to register with the Health Department, wear identification badges, and submit drug-related written materials.

Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by adding a new Chapter 6-1200, entitled "Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Practices," to provide for registration of pharmaceutical manufacturer agents and certain other requirements; and to prohibit gifts by pharmaceutical manufacturers and their agents to health care practitioners; all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2018-11-30
Bill 180888-A

This failed proposal would have required pharmaceutical manufacturers and their sales agents marketing certain drugs to Philadelphia health care practitioners to register with the Health Department, wear identification badges, and submit drug-related written materials.

Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by adding a new Chapter 6-1200, entitled "Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Practices," to provide for registration of pharmaceutical manufacturer agents and certain other requirements; and to prohibit gifts by pharmaceutical manufacturers and their agents to health care practitioners; all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Meeting date

November 29, 2018

Council Action2018-11-29
COMMUNICATION 181060

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

Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to execute a release from a restriction contained in an agreement dated April 10, 1951, related to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Pennypack Park, Ryan Avenue and Rowland Avenue, conveyed by the City to the School District of Philadelphia in 1951, all under certain terms and conditions.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-11-29
COMMUNICATION 181059

This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed bill to extend a program under which the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation could receive advance approval to enter into certain contracts and transactions for natural and other gas supplies on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works.

Transmitting a bill authorizing the extension of the program authorized by Bill No. 150443 under which advance approval is given to the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation to enter into certain contracts and transactions arising thereunder for the purchase, storage, distribution, transportation and/or transmission of natural and other gas supply on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works, subject to certain terms and conditions.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-11-29
COMMUNICATION 181058

This communication transmits a proposed bill that would revise parking regulations on South Street between 21st Street and 27th Street.

Transmitting a bill revising parking regulations for South Street, from 21st Street to 27th Street.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-11-29
COMMUNICATION 181057

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

November 29, 2018 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Section 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 180841 Bill No. 180872 (Approved with amendment suggested) Bill No. 180890 Bill No. 180891 (Not recommended for approval) Bill No. 180907 Bill No. 180908 Respectfully submitted, James F. Kenney Mayor

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-11-29
COMMUNICATION 181056

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

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 180870, which was passed by Council on November 15, 2018, was signed by the Mayor on November 28, 2018.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-11-29
Resolution 181055

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Anea Moore, a Southwest Philadelphia resident and Philadelphia public schools graduate, for being named a 2019 Rhodes Scholar.

Recognizing and honoring Southwest Philadelphia's Anea Moore, a Philadelphia public schools graduate, for being named a 2019 Rhodes Scholar.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2018-11-29
Resolution 181055

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Anea Moore, a Southwest Philadelphia resident and Philadelphia public schools graduate, for being named a 2019 Rhodes Scholar.

Recognizing and honoring Southwest Philadelphia's Anea Moore, a Philadelphia public schools graduate, for being named a 2019 Rhodes Scholar.

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

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

Council Action2018-11-29
Resolution 181054

The adopted resolution acknowledges and recognizes the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 360 Strategy for addressing heroin and opioid use.

Acknowledging and recognizing the Drug Enforcement Administration's 360 Strategy, an innovative three-pronged approach to combating heroin/opioid use through Law Enforcement, Diversion, and Community Outreach.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2018-11-29
Resolution 181054

The adopted resolution acknowledges and recognizes the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 360 Strategy for addressing heroin and opioid use.

Acknowledging and recognizing the Drug Enforcement Administration's 360 Strategy, an innovative three-pronged approach to combating heroin/opioid use through Law Enforcement, Diversion, and Community Outreach.

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

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

Unanimous2018-11-29
Resolution 181053

This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 2904 D Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.

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 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.

Council Action2018-11-29
Resolution 181052

This adopted resolution recognizes and congratulates Trish Wellenbach and the Please Touch Museum on the opening of the America to Zanzibar exhibit.

Recognizing and congratulating Trish Wellenbach and the Please Touch Museum on the opening of their America to Zanzibar Exhibit, a vibrant exhibition celebrating the diversity of modern and historic Muslim communities across Philadelphia and the world through art, technology, and interactive programming, which will be open to the public from February 2, 2019 - September 19, 2019.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2018-11-29
Resolution 181052

This adopted resolution recognizes and congratulates Trish Wellenbach and the Please Touch Museum on the opening of the America to Zanzibar exhibit.

Recognizing and congratulating Trish Wellenbach and the Please Touch Museum on the opening of their America to Zanzibar Exhibit, a vibrant exhibition celebrating the diversity of modern and historic Muslim communities across Philadelphia and the world through art, technology, and interactive programming, which will be open to the public from February 2, 2019 - September 19, 2019.

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

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

Unanimous2018-11-29
Resolution 181051

The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 1238 North 15th Street in the 5th Councilmanic District.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1238 North 15th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

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

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

Unanimous2018-11-29
Resolution 181050

This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of 2815 W.

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 Twenty Eighth 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.

Unanimous2018-11-29
Resolution 181049

The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 1623 S.

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 Fifty- first 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.

Unanimous2018-11-29
Bill 181045

This enacted bill authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to release a 1951 restriction on land conveyed to the School District of Philadelphia near Pennypack Park, Ryan Avenue, and Rowland Avenue.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to execute a release from a restriction contained in an agreement dated April 10, 1951, related to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Pennypack Park, Ryan Avenue and Rowland Avenue, conveyed by the City to the School District of Philadelphia in 1951, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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