Thursday, January 24, 2019
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 171112ENACTED
Amending portions of Title 4, Sub Code "F" of The Philadelphia Code to establish inspection and certification requirements for all smoke control systems and smoke and fire dampers in limited occupanci...
Roll call: 16 Yes, 1 Abstained (member by member)
- Bill 180893ENACTED
Continuing 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 A...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 180992-AENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Property Licenses and Owner Accountability,” by providing for exemptions, all under certain terms and condition.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 181005-AENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, 3rd Street, Hunting Park Avenue, 2nd Street, S...
- Bill 190001ENACTED
To amend the Master Plan for Drexel University and to approve the proposed addition to 101 N. 34th Street.
- Bill 190002LAPSED
Amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Animals,” to revise certain provisions relating to the ownership of dogs and cats; revising the definition of animal retailer; and making te...
- Bill 190003LAPSED
Amending Section 9-637 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Opioid Antidote Availability,” to revise certain provisions relating to the form of naloxone available and technical changes to the penalties...
- Bill 190004ENACTED
Amending Chapter 19-2900 of Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Senior Citizen Low Income Special Tax Provisions,” by extending the deadline for low-income seniors to apply for a refund or fo...
- Bill 190005LAPSED
Amending Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Philadelphia Land Bank,” to amend standards for the acquisition and disposition of vacant and underutilized property; and to further provide...
- Bill 190006ENACTED
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2019 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offic...
- Bill 190007ENACTED
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter establishing and defining the responsibilities of the Office of...
- Bill 190008LAPSED
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled “Referenda Approved by the...
- Bill 190009ENACTED
Establishing a no parking regulation on Ivy Hill Road in the vicinity of Mansfield Avenue.
- Bill 190010ENACTED
Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by creating a new Permit Parking District 36 in the vicinity of Cottman Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard and the Taco...
- Bill 190011ENACTED
Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Farmers’ Markets,” by revising the limitations on a permissible location on Castor Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 190012LAPSED
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by reducing the amount of real estate taxes to be exempted for certain improvements to, or construction of, certain res...
- Bill 190013LAPSED
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by reducing the amount of real estate taxes to be exempted for certain improvements to, or construction of, certain res...
- Bill 190014ENACTED
Granting permission to Vincent Cappello, owner and operator of Vinny’s Fruit and Produce located in the right-of-way on the north side of Dickinson Street between 9th Street and 10th Street, to instal...
- Bill 190015ENACTED
Establishing parking restrictions on East Gowen Avenue, Devon Street to Ardleigh Street, south side.
- Bill 190016ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Stenton Avenue, Chelten Avenue, Broad Street, Windrim Avenue, Belf...
- Bill 190017LAPSED
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.
- Resolution 190018ADOPTED
Honoring the African American Children’s Book Project on the Occasion of its 27th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair.
- Resolution 190019ADOPTED
Recognizing and Commending Governor Tom Wolf on the Establishment of the First Statewide Goal to Reduce Carbon Pollution.
- Resolution 190020ADOPTED
Recognizing January as “National Human Trafficking Awareness Month” in the City of Philadelphia and honoring those who work to eradicate human trafficking in the United States and across the world.
- Resolution 190021ADOPTED
Calling on the United States Congress and the President of the United States to protect vulnerable citizens by funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and other federal food assistance...
- Resolution 190022ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District pursuan...
- Resolution 190023ADOPTED
Calling on Philadelphia Charter Schools to close, or adopt a modified schedule in observance of Election Day, in order to provide for higher quality polling locations for residents across the City.
- Resolution 190024ADOPTED
Recognizing AJC Philadelphia for its interreligious work in hosting the Muslim-Jewish Commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day; and further acknowledging January 27th as International...
- Resolution 190025ADOPTED
Calling for the City Council Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings on the implementation of Charter-change legislation establishing the Department of Planning and Development, and...
- Resolution 190026ADOPTED
Authorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to hold hearings to examine the effect of gun violence on victims and co-victims, as well as the resources available to them,
- Resolution 190027LAPSED
Calling for the creation of an Opportunity Zone Oversight Committee.
- Resolution 190028ADOPTED
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of an Office of Immigrant Affairs, to provide for the powers and duties of such Office, and to otherwise provid...
- Resolution 190029ADOPTED
Recognizing the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter on the Occasion of the 108th Annual Founders’ Day of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Resolution 190030LAPSED
Submitting to the electors of the City an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled “Referenda Approved by the Voters,” by adding a new section providing tha...
- Resolution 190031ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of Karen S. Coates, Esq.
- Resolution 190032ADOPTED
Honoring and remembering the late Raymond G. Perelman, master investor and philanthropist, who passed away Monday January 14, 2019 at the age of 101.
- Resolution 190033ADOPTED
Honoring Judge Harold Berger, lawyer, electrical engineer, philanthropist and recipient of many accolades in recognition of the virtuous life which he has led.
- Resolution 190034ADOPTED
Honoring Vernon Odom as he retires from his position as an Action News Reporter for 6ABC after 42 years.
- Resolution 190035ADOPTED
Declaring January 30, 2019 Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Philadelphia.
- Resolution 190036ADOPTED
Declaring solidarity with and support for the #MuteRKelly campaign, a grassroots movement that seeks to remedy decades of silence surrounding the sexual abuse of young Black women and girls by denying...
- Resolution 190037ADOPTED
Also naming Madison Street between Gaul and Chatham Streets as “Tommy Dunbar Way”.
- Resolution 190038ADOPTED
Appointing Betsy Oliphant Ross to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
- Resolution 190039ADOPTED
Reappointing Richard Goldberg to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
- Resolution 190040ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on the increase in maternal mortality among African-American women in Philadelphia.
- Resolution 190041ADOPTED
Recognizing, commemorating, and celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of the Historic First Korean Congress held in Philadelphia from April 14 to April 16, 1919.
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