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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

Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the January 24, 2008 meeting.

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Showing 37-54 of 148 actions from January 24, 2008

Council Action2008-01-24
Resolution 080054

This adopted resolution honors and commends Philadelphia songwriting and production team Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff for their induction into the 2008 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Honoring and Commending the legendary songwriting and production team Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff on their induction into the 2008 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2008-01-24
Resolution 080054

This adopted resolution honors and commends Philadelphia songwriting and production team Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff for their induction into the 2008 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Honoring and Commending the legendary songwriting and production team Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff on their induction into the 2008 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2008-01-24
Resolution 080053

The adopted resolution calls on the Office of Labor Standards, or another office designated by the Mayor, to convene the Living Wage Advisory Committee.

Calling on the Office of Labor Standards, or any other office designated by the Office of the Mayor, to convene the Living Wage Advisory Committee pursuant to §17-1311 of The Philadelphia Code, to review the implementation and effectiveness of Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code entitled, "Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage Standard," and to make recommendations to City Council before June 30, 2008.

Introduced·Pass

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

Council Action2008-01-24
Resolution 080053

The adopted resolution calls on the Office of Labor Standards, or another office designated by the Mayor, to convene the Living Wage Advisory Committee.

Calling on the Office of Labor Standards, or any other office designated by the Office of the Mayor, to convene the Living Wage Advisory Committee pursuant to §17-1311 of The Philadelphia Code, to review the implementation and effectiveness of Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code entitled, "Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage Standard," and to make recommendations to City Council before June 30, 2008.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2008-01-24
Resolution 080053

The adopted resolution calls on the Office of Labor Standards, or another office designated by the Mayor, to convene the Living Wage Advisory Committee.

Calling on the Office of Labor Standards, or any other office designated by the Office of the Mayor, to convene the Living Wage Advisory Committee pursuant to §17-1311 of The Philadelphia Code, to review the implementation and effectiveness of Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code entitled, "Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage Standard," and to make recommendations to City Council before June 30, 2008.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2008-01-24
Resolution 080052

The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings reviewing the annual City contract participation goals issued by the Finance Department under Title 17 of the Philadelphia Code.

Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to review the annual City contract participation goals released by the Finance Department pursuant to Title 17 of the Philadelphia Code.

Introduced·Pass

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

Council Action2008-01-24
Resolution 080052

The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings reviewing the annual City contract participation goals issued by the Finance Department under Title 17 of the Philadelphia Code.

Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to review the annual City contract participation goals released by the Finance Department pursuant to Title 17 of the Philadelphia Code.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2008-01-24
Resolution 080052

The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings reviewing the annual City contract participation goals issued by the Finance Department under Title 17 of the Philadelphia Code.

Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to review the annual City contract participation goals released by the Finance Department pursuant to Title 17 of the Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED & REFERRED

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

Unanimous2008-01-24
Resolution 080051

This adopted resolution honors the life and service of Nelson Williams, a Wynnefield businessman and community leader who supported Philadelphia youth, including by providing employment and helping resolve neighborhood conflicts.

Celebrating the life of Nelson Williams and honoring his contribution to the Wynnefield community and to Philadelphia youth.

Introduced·Pass

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

Council Action2008-01-24
Resolution 080051

This adopted resolution honors the life and service of Nelson Williams, a Wynnefield businessman and community leader who supported Philadelphia youth, including by providing employment and helping resolve neighborhood conflicts.

Celebrating the life of Nelson Williams and honoring his contribution to the Wynnefield community and to Philadelphia youth.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2008-01-24
Resolution 080051

This adopted resolution honors the life and service of Nelson Williams, a Wynnefield businessman and community leader who supported Philadelphia youth, including by providing employment and helping resolve neighborhood conflicts.

Celebrating the life of Nelson Williams and honoring his contribution to the Wynnefield community and to Philadelphia youth.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2008-01-24
Resolution 080050

This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of 5520 Hunter Street, a City-owned property in the Fourth Ward, to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

Introduced·Pass

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

Council Action2008-01-24
Resolution 080050

This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of 5520 Hunter Street, a City-owned property in the Fourth Ward, to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2008-01-24
Resolution 080050

This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of 5520 Hunter Street, a City-owned property in the Fourth Ward, to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2008-01-24
Resolution 080049

This resolution is recorded with a status of adopted.

Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings to examine the state of the City of Philadelphia Municipal Retirement System ("Pension System") including the Pension System's existing plan entitlements, contributions and investment strategies and to prepare a report making recommendations to ensure the fiscal stability of the Pension System.

Introduced·Pass

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

Council Action2008-01-24
Resolution 080049

This resolution is recorded with a status of adopted.

Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings to examine the state of the City of Philadelphia Municipal Retirement System ("Pension System") including the Pension System's existing plan entitlements, contributions and investment strategies and to prepare a report making recommendations to ensure the fiscal stability of the Pension System.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2008-01-24
Resolution 080049

This resolution is recorded with a status of adopted.

Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings to examine the state of the City of Philadelphia Municipal Retirement System ("Pension System") including the Pension System's existing plan entitlements, contributions and investment strategies and to prepare a report making recommendations to ensure the fiscal stability of the Pension System.

ADOPTED & REFERRED

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

Unanimous2008-01-24
Resolution 080048

City Council adopted a resolution designating January 2008 as “National Mentoring Month” in Philadelphia.

Proclaiming January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month".

Introduced·Pass

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