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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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October 16, 2018

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October 11, 2018

Council Action2018-10-11
COMMUNICATION 180904

This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would add a chapter to Philadelphia’s Health Code on pharmaceutical sales and marketing practices.

Transmitting a bill 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.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-10-11
COMMUNICATION 180903

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

Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Streets to enter into an agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the construction and transfer of a bridge to carry Byberry Road over certain railroad tracks between Evans Street and Worthington Road, all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-10-11
COMMUNICATION 180902

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

Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District, which will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chaptr 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-10-11
COMMUNICATION 180901

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

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 160151, which was passed b;y Council on September 27, 2018, was signed by the Mayor on October 10, 2018.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2018-10-11
Resolution 180900

This adopted resolution begins the process to continue the Aramingo Avenue Shopping District, which covers parts of Aramingo Avenue from 3300 to 3995 Aramingo Avenue and nearby intersecting streets.

Initiating action to continue the Aramingo Avenue Shopping District beyond its termination date, in an area that generally includes the east and west sides of Aramingo Avenue from 3300 Aramingo Avenue to 3995 Aramingo Avenue and certain blocks and streets that intersect that portion of Aramingo Avenue and for which Impact Community Development Corporation, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, serves as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a preliminary plan and report for the District; and authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the Clerk of Council to take all actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act prior to enactment of an ordinance that would formally continue the District.

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

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

Council Action2018-10-11
Resolution 180899

The adopted resolution acknowledges and recognizes the inaugural Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator powered by Techstars and its Demo Day in Philadelphia.

Acknowledging and recognizing the inaugural Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator powered by Techstars.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2018-10-11
Resolution 180899

The adopted resolution acknowledges and recognizes the inaugural Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator powered by Techstars and its Demo Day in Philadelphia.

Acknowledging and recognizing the inaugural Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator powered by Techstars.

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

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

Unanimous2018-10-11
Resolution 180898

The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of the city-owned property at 2947 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 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.

Unanimous2018-10-11
Resolution 180897

Adopted resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of the city-owned property at 2602 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 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 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 Action2018-10-11
Resolution 180896

This adopted resolution affirms that Philadelphia public libraries should remain open and urges the City to take steps to fully staff them, including for evening and weekend hours.

Affirming the importance of keeping Philadelphia public libraries open, and urging that all necessary measures be taken to ensure our libraries are fully staffed with evening and weekend hours.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2018-10-11
Resolution 180896

This adopted resolution affirms that Philadelphia public libraries should remain open and urges the City to take steps to fully staff them, including for evening and weekend hours.

Affirming the importance of keeping Philadelphia public libraries open, and urging that all necessary measures be taken to ensure our libraries are fully staffed with evening and weekend hours.

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

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

Council Action2018-10-11
Resolution 180895

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Young Involved Philadelphia and its ninth annual State of Young Philly event series.

Recognizing and celebrating Young Involved Philadelphia and its 9th Annual State of Young Philly in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2018-10-11
Resolution 180895

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Young Involved Philadelphia and its ninth annual State of Young Philly event series.

Recognizing and celebrating Young Involved Philadelphia and its 9th Annual State of Young Philly 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.

Council Action2018-10-11
Resolution 180894

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale for its 50th anniversary.

Honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale on the occasion of their 50th Anniversary.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2018-10-11
Resolution 180894

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale for its 50th anniversary.

Honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale on the occasion of their 50th Anniversary.

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

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

Unanimous2018-10-11
Bill 180892

This lapsed bill would have restricted public utilities from installing usage-monitoring meters at residential properties unless the Department of Licenses and Inspections confirmed that the property was properly licensed and zoned for residential use.

Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," to restrict meter installations, including by prohibiting installations in unlicensed premises and by requiring companies performing installations to provide information to the Department of Licenses and Inspections; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2018-10-11
Bill 180891

The enacted ordinance allows Heather Cox to own and maintain an existing garage extension that extends about two feet into the south sidewalk area of Tasker Street at 1601 South 17th Street.

Legalizing an existing garage extension encroachment at 1601 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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