Council actions
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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Other actions actions from the March 24, 2011 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 18 actions from March 24, 2011
This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would authorize the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a 25-year sublicense agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID).
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a 25-year Sublicense Agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") for the use of a certain strip of land, owned by the PECO Energy Company and licensed to PAID, approximately 16 feet wide, beginning near the intersection of Nixon Street and Shawmont Avenue, continuing northwest along the east side of the Schuylkill River, and terminating at the Montgomery County border, under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication transmits a proposed bill concerning the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and auxiliary seating in the right-of-way next to 4140 Woodland Avenue.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, located at 600 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to construct, own and maintain various encroachments in the form of auxiliary seating within the right-of-way adjacent to the building at 4140 Woodland Avenue under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
March 23, 2011 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 regarding the following bills: Bill No. 110133 Bill No. 110134 Bill No. 110182 Bill No. 110183 Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter Mayor
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 110001, 110059, and 110109, which were passed by Council on March 17, 2011, were signed by the Mayor on March 23, 2011.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 100677, 110050, 110051, 110053, 110060 and 110071, which were passed by Council on March 10, 2011, were signed by the Mayor on March 23, 2011.
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City Council approved an amended and restated redevelopment contract for Parcel No.
Approving the amended and restated redevelopment contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Franklin Town Project, designated as Parcel No. 12 and also sometimes identified by house number and street address for Parcel No. 12 as 1601 Vine street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the amended and restated redevelopment contract with Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the amended and restated redevelopment contract.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing May 1 through May 8, 2011, as the Annual Remembrance of the Six Million Jewish Martyrs.
In solemn recognition during the week of May 1 through May 8, 2011 at the Annual Remembrance of The Six Million Jewish Martyrs, Who Perished During the Holocaust.
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The adopted resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, which killed 146 workers and influenced labor rights, workplace safety laws, and other worker protections.
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, one of the worst workplace disasters in U.S. history, and a pivotal moment in U.S. labor history that helped shape awareness about the rights of working people and which spurred landmark worker protection legislation and reforms.
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This adopted resolution calls on Acting Sheriff Barbara Deeley to pause residential sheriff sales until homeowners have had an opportunity to apply for the federal Emergency Homeowner's Loan Program (EHLP).
Calling on Acting Sheriff Barbara Deeley to impose a stay on residential sheriff sales until homeowners have had the opportunity to apply for the federal Emergency Homeowner's Loan Program (EHLP).
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Philadelphia City Council declared April 25–30, 2011, as “Philly Tech Week.” The resolution encouraged Philadelphians to participate in events about technology and innovation and honored Philadelphia’s technology, innovation, and creative communities, including businesses, nonprofits, schools, and cultural institutions.
Proclaiming the week of April 25, 2011 to April 30, 2011 as "Philly Tech Week," and honoring the broad Philadelphia technology community.
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The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of the vacant properties at 2744 and 2746 “A” Street and 2152 Reese Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
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 Seventh and Nineteenth Wards 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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This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 2032 Ellsworth Street, including its buildings and improvements, to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
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 Thirty-sixth 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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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution calling on Spencer Gifts LLC to stop selling merchandise that the resolution says mocks and stereotypes Irish people and degrades the history and religious holiday of St.
Calling on Spencer Gifts to stop selling merchandise offensive to St. Patrick's Day and the Irish People.
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The adopted resolution calls for Hope Moffett to be retained as a teacher at Audenried High School.
Calling for the Retention of Audenried School Teacher Hope Moffett.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing the National Union of American Families for its work to support families and strengthen family and community ties.
Honoring and Recognizing the National Union of American Families for their dedicated mission in uplifting the American Family and strengthening family and community ties.
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This adopted resolution honors Toppers Spa Salon for 30 years of doing business in Philadelphia and the surrounding metropolitan region.
Recognizing and honoring Toppers Spa Salon as it Celebrates 30 Years of doing business in Philadelphia and the surrounding metropolitan region.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to renew the Growing Greener initiative.
Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to renew the Growing Greener initiative and continue the policy of offering Pennsylvania and Philadelphia residents jobs, recreational activities, and revenue while preserving and investing in the Commonwealth's most valuable natural resources: property, water, and air.
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The enacted ordinance sets rules for how Philadelphia city agencies and private employers with 10 or more city employees may screen job applicants’ criminal records.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by enacting a new Chapter 9-3000, entitled "Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards," to establish provisions and requirements for the screening of criminal records by certain employers within the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions.
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