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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Council actions
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the February 16, 2012 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 55 actions from February 16, 2012
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of stormwater and sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in Kelvin Avenue and Trevose Road from Southampton Road to County Line Road, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Water Commissioner.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed bill to extend the period for complying with the terms of a 2009 ordinance concerning changes to the City Plan for Duncan Street between Aramingo Avenue and the Delaware Expressway.
Transmitting a a bill amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 090468) approved November 4, 2009, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 55 by striking from the City Plan Duncan Street from Aramingo Avenue to The Delaware Expressway and reserving and by placing on the City Plan, and authorizing City acceptance of, a right-of-way for drainage purposes and public utility purposes within the lines of Duncan Street being stricken, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the construction of stormwater and sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in Arendell Avenue from State Road to a point approximately twenty-four feet northwest of James Street, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Water Commissioner.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed bill to amend Philadelphia Gas Works’ Fiscal Year 2012 capital budget by approving a revised version.
Transmitting a bill amending Bill No. 110343 entitled "An Ordinance Approving the Fiscal Year 2012 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2013 through 2017" by approving a Revised Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2012, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Philadelphia Gas Commission Chairwoman.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the execution, delivery and performance by the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works of a Renewal Amendment to Service Agreement for Gas Storage and Transportation Under Rate Schedule GSS with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Philadelphia Gas Commission Chairwoman.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed resolution concerning the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s redevelopment contract and disposition supplement for 5935 Kemble Avenue in the East Germantown Redevelopment Area.
Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the East Germantown Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 5935 Kemble avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Solomon Builders Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings about using international investment, technology and innovation, creativity, and workforce attraction to support Philadelphia’s economic development.
Authorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings to investigate how to fully take advantage of global opportunities and the creative/innovative economy to spur economic development in Philadelphia by increasing overseas investments, incubating technology and innovation, encouraging creativity, and attracting and retaining the workforce to create good-paying, family-sustaining jobs with benefits and improve the quality of life for all residents of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted Resolution approves a redevelopment contract and disposition plan for 5935 Kemble Avenue in the East Germantown Redevelopment Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the East Germantown Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 5935 Kemble avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Solomon Builders Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted, this resolution recognizes, honors, and celebrates the Northwest Raiders Athletic Association for 40 years of providing youth sports, positive youth development, and community service to children, young people, and residents of Northwest Philadelphia.
Recognizing, Honoring, and Celebrating the Northwest Raiders Athletic Association on forty (40) years of providing positive youth development and community service for children, youth and residents of Northwest Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted, this resolution recognizes, honors, and celebrates the Northwest Raiders Athletic Association for 40 years of providing youth sports, positive youth development, and community service to children, young people, and residents of Northwest Philadelphia.
Recognizing, Honoring, and Celebrating the Northwest Raiders Athletic Association on forty (40) years of providing positive youth development and community service for children, youth and residents of Northwest Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings about personal safety and security for residents of public housing in Philadelphia.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to investigate the quality of life as it pertains to personal safety and security for residents of public housing in Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution amends Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2012 budget for Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds.
Amending Resolution No. 110453, approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2012.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution honors and congratulates Jim Reed on his retirement from Verizon Pennsylvania Inc.
Honoring and congratulating Mr. Jim Reed on the Occasion of his Retirement from Verizon Pennsylvania Inc. in Philadelphia, after Forty-Eight Years of Service including Nineteen Years of Service as External Affairs Director and his lifelong contributions to education, prosperity and quality of life in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors and congratulates Jim Reed on his retirement from Verizon Pennsylvania Inc.
Honoring and congratulating Mr. Jim Reed on the Occasion of his Retirement from Verizon Pennsylvania Inc. in Philadelphia, after Forty-Eight Years of Service including Nineteen Years of Service as External Affairs Director and his lifelong contributions to education, prosperity and quality of life in Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the Energy Coordinating Agency’s Green Jobs Training Center as a “Center of Excellence” in Philadelphia.
Recognizing and Acknowledging the Energy Coordinating Agency's Green Jobs Training Center as a "Center of Excellence" in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the Energy Coordinating Agency’s Green Jobs Training Center as a “Center of Excellence” in Philadelphia.
Recognizing and Acknowledging the Energy Coordinating Agency's Green Jobs Training Center as a "Center of Excellence" 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.
This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Appropriations to hold hearings about the Philadelphia Transit System Lease between the City of Philadelphia and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).
Authorizing the Committee on Appropriations to hold hearings regarding the Philadelphia Transit System Lease between the City of Philadelphia and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, and authorizing the Committee to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents and other evidence.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on the role of certified nursing assistants in providing quality healthcare.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on the role of certified nursing assistants in providing quality healthcare.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.