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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 March 15, 2012 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 85 actions from March 15, 2012

Council Action2012-03-15
COMMUNICATION 120228

Transmitting a bill authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to enter into a lease agreement with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, to continue leasing to SEPTA certain land and improvements located in the area bounded by Ridge Avenue, 33rd Street, and Dauphin Street, all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Deputy Mayor for Environmental and Community Resources.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2012-03-15
COMMUNICATION 120227

March 14, 2012 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.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2012-03-15
COMMUNICATION 120226

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-03-15
Resolution 120225

Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to establish an independent Police Advisory Commission, and to provide for the Commission's funding, appointment, powers and duties, including, but not limited to, the duty to investigate complaints alleging misconduct by members of the Philadelphia Police Department against members of the public; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Council Action2012-03-15
Resolution 120224

Also naming the loop located at 33rd and Oxford Streets, currently listed as part of Reservoir Drive, "Tony Langford Way."

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-03-15
Resolution 120224

Also naming the loop located at 33rd and Oxford Streets, currently listed as part of Reservoir Drive, "Tony Langford Way."

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

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

Unanimous2012-03-15
Resolution 120223

Authorizing City Council's Legislative Oversight Committee to hold hearings to examine the effectiveness of current ordinances in addressing illegal dumping and littering in Philadelphia's business corridors and to explore ways to collaborate with City agencies to address this problem.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

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

Unanimous2012-03-15
Resolution 120222

Authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to examine the prevalence and implications of intergenerational households in Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

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

Council Action2012-03-15
Resolution 120221

Honoring and Congratulating The Reverend Canon Thomas Wilson Stearly Logan, Sr.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-03-15
Resolution 120221

Honoring and Congratulating The Reverend Canon Thomas Wilson Stearly Logan, Sr.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

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

Unanimous2012-03-15
Resolution 120220

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 Sixteenth and Eighteenth 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.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

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

Unanimous2012-03-15
Resolution 120219

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 Fifty-second 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 and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

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

Council Action2012-03-15
Resolution 120218

Recognizing the week of May 6th through May 12th as Martin Delany Week.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-03-15
Resolution 120218

Recognizing the week of May 6th through May 12th as Martin Delany Week.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

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

Unanimous2012-03-15
Resolution 120217

Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold public hearings on industry practices for private security officers working across the City of Philadelphia concerning their right to join labor unions and organize for improved terms and working conditions.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

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

Unanimous2012-03-15
Bill 120216

Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation, appointment, powers and duties of a Police Advisory Commission; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2012-03-15
Bill 120215

Repealing Chapter 21-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Police Advisory Board".

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2012-03-15
Bill 120214-A

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by York Street, Front Street, Second Street and Berks Street.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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