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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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September 13, 2018
This communication records the mayor’s return without signature of Bill No.
September 13, 2018 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 180465, which was passed by Council at its session on June 14, 2018. This bill would permanently ban any vendors seeking to do business with the City who have been found to be illegally dumping debris or short dumping. As a matter of policy, I am in support of any effort to maintain the integrity of our contracting process by preventing the City from doing business with vendors that engage in illegal activities, including short dumping. However, the appropriate way to address this type of violation would be to have a hearing in front of an independent body to determine the appropriate course of action in relation to that violation and that vendor. A permanent ban is an excessively punitive punishment, particularly when there are other fines that can be levied or actions that can be taken to address the behavior. For these reasons, I...
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This communication reports that Mayor James F.
September 13, 2018 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 180430, which was passed by Council at its session on June 21, 2018. This bill creates definitions in the Philadelphia Code for a "Criminal and Defiant Trespasser" and delineates both police procedures on how to deal with these types of trespassers as well as court procedures for how the Courts should address these cases when they arise. Ultimately, the legislation may create ambiguities as it relates to victims of rental fraud and may not result in expedited court proceedings as desired by the legislation's sponsor. I am supportive of the intent behind the legislation to protect Philadelphia residents and homeowners which is why I have directed the Police Department to develop and implement new polices to address this type of crime. Currently the department is in the process of implementing this policy to protect both lawful homeown...
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This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning Fiscal Year 2019 transfers of appropriations among the Grants Revenue Fund, the General Fund, the Housing Trust Fund, and the Department of Planning and Development.
Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2019 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the Director of Finance and the Housing Trust Fund, the Department of Planning and Development.
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This communication transmits a proposed bill that would amend Philadelphia’s building and fire codes to require fire sprinklers in parts of certain buildings, under specified terms and conditions.
Transmitting a bill amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "B" (The Philadelphia Building Code), and Subcode "F" (The Philadelphia Fire Code), to add sections requiring fire sprinklers in portions of certain buildings, under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication transmits a proposed bill that would amend Philadelphia’s Property Maintenance Code provisions concerning periodic inspections of piers and other waterfront structures.
Transmitting a bill amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), to amend provisions relating to periodic inspections of piers and other waterfront structures; and to make technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
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Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of The City of Philadelphia, to convey to UL Grant Avenue, LLC, a parcel of land located in the vicinity of the intersection of Grant Avenue and Academy Road, together with all improvements thereon, under certain terms and conditions.
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Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 180563, which was passed by Council on June 14, 2018, was signed by the Mayor on September 12, 2018.
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Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 180001-A, which was passed by Council on June 21, 2018, was signed by the Mayor on September 12, 2018.
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Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 180234-A, 180261-A and 180367, which were passed by Council on June 21, 2018, were signed by the Mayor on August 22, 2018.
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Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 180015-A, 180236, 180286-A, 180346-A, 180348, 180423, 180424, 180426, 180427, 180428-A, 180451, 180454, 180456, 180459, 180462, 180469, 180464, 180496, 180501, 180503, 180505, 180507, 180509, 180510, 180512-A, 180514-A, 180517, 180518 and 180519, which were passed by Council on June 21, 2018, were signed by the Mayor on July 18, 2018.
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Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 180293, 180383, 180396, 180429, 180452, 180460, 180461, 180499, 180513, 180516, 180550, 180551, 180559, 180560 and 180561 which were passed by Council on June 14, 2018, were signed by the Mayor on July 10, 2018.
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Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 180453, 180455, 180506, 180508, and 180521, which were passed by Council on June 21, 2018, were signed by the Mayor on June 28, 2018.
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Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 180288, 180290, 180458, 180497, 180500, 180520, 180524 and 180562, which were passed by Council on June 14, 2018, were signed by the Mayor on June 21, 2018.
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Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 180523 and 180567, which were passed by Council on June 14, 2018, were signed by the Mayor on June 28, 2018.
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Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 170673, 180162, 180163-A, 180164-A180557-A and 180599-A, which were passed by Council on June 21, 2018, were signed by the Mayor on June 21, 2018.
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September 13, 2018 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 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. 180601 (Not recommended for approval) Bill No. 180692 (Not recommended for approval) Bill No. 180698 Bill No. 180702 Bill No. 180604 Bill No. 180697 Bill No. 180701 (Not recommended for approval) Respectfully submitted, James F. Kenney Mayor
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, celebrating, and honoring the Korean United Church of Philadelphia on its 50th anniversary.
Recognizing, Celebrating, and Honoring the Korean United Church of Philadelphia on the Occasion of its 50th Anniversary.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, celebrating, and honoring the Korean United Church of Philadelphia on its 50th anniversary.
Recognizing, Celebrating, and Honoring the Korean United Church of Philadelphia on the Occasion of its 50th Anniversary.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.