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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 May 31, 2012 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 137 actions from May 31, 2012

Council Action2012-05-31
COMMUNICATION 120549

This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning 2303 Bainbridge Street, LLC.

Transmitting a bill authorizing 2303 Bainbridge Street, LLC, to construct, own and maintain various encroachments within the city right-of-way on the north side of Bainbridge Street between South 24th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue and the west side of Grays Ferry Avenue, north of Bainbridge Street, adjacent to the premises known as 621 South 24th Street, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2012-05-31
COMMUNICATION 120548

This communication transmitted a proposed bill to extend the time allowed to comply with conditions tied to placing a portion of Twenty-Sixth Street, from Penrose Avenue to a dead end, on the City Plan and dedicating the street bed to the City.

Transmitting a bill amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 080279) approved April 28, 2008, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 52-S and 53-S by placing on the City Plan Twenty-Sixth Street from Penrose Avenue southwardly approximately one-thousand eight-hundred thirty-two feet to a dead end, and the dedication to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of said Twenty-Sixth Street, all 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.

Council Action2012-05-31
COMMUNICATION 120547

This communication transmits a proposed bill that would amend Philadelphia rules to prohibit certain activities that damage, deface, or risk damaging public artwork or memorials.

Transmitting a bill amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," to prohibit certain activities that damage, deface, or risk damage to, public artwork or memorials, and to provide for penalties for violations of such prohibitions, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2012-05-31
COMMUNICATION 120546

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a resolution approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2013.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2012-05-31
COMMUNICATION 120545

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

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 Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1909 West Wilt street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, Inc. 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.

Council Action2012-05-31
COMMUNICATION 120544

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

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 Brewerytown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 3034-3038 West Girard avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with MMB 3000 Girard, LLC 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.

Council Action2012-05-31
COMMUNICATION 120543

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

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 Brewerytown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 3007-3009 Cabot street, 3013 Cabot street, 3011 West Stiles street, 3013 West Stiles street, 3014 West Stiles street and 3019 West Stiles street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with MMB Stiles-Cabot, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Director of the Redevelopment Authority.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2012-05-31
Resolution 120542

Adopted resolution congratulating Constitution High School’s boys basketball team, the Generals, on winning the PIAA State Single A Championship, the District 12 Single A Championship, and the Philadelphia Public League Championship.

Congratulating The Constitution High School Boys Basketball Team, The Generals, on winning the PIAA State Single A Championship, The District 12 Single A Championship and The Philadelphia Public League Championship.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-05-31
Resolution 120542

Adopted resolution congratulating Constitution High School’s boys basketball team, the Generals, on winning the PIAA State Single A Championship, the District 12 Single A Championship, and the Philadelphia Public League Championship.

Congratulating The Constitution High School Boys Basketball Team, The Generals, on winning the PIAA State Single A Championship, The District 12 Single A Championship and The Philadelphia Public League Championship.

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

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

Council Action2012-05-31
Resolution 120541

This adopted resolution recognizes Sun Ping’s accomplishments as a performer and advocate for the Peking Opera Theater of China.

Recognizing the accomplishments of Sun Ping, a performer in the Peking Opera Theater of China.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-05-31
Resolution 120541

This adopted resolution recognizes Sun Ping’s accomplishments as a performer and advocate for the Peking Opera Theater of China.

Recognizing the accomplishments of Sun Ping, a performer in the Peking Opera Theater of China.

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

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

Unanimous2012-05-31
Resolution 120540

The adopted resolution proposes amending the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter so civil service entrance-exam rules would give a preference to qualified grandchildren, as well as children, of Philadelphia firefighters or police officers who were killed or died in the line of duty.

Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for a preference in civil service regulations for the grandchildren of firefighters or police officers who were killed or who died in the line of duty, 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.

Unanimous2012-05-31
Resolution 120539

This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings about labor practices involving compensation for Philadelphia poll workers.

Authorizing Council's Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings to examine labor practices with regard to poll worker compensation.

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

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

Unanimous2012-05-31
Resolution 120538

This adopted resolution approves Philadelphia’s annual Program Statement and Budget for spending Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds in Fiscal Year 2013.

Approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2013.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2012-05-31
Resolution 120537

City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s redevelopment contract and disposition supplement for the property at 1909 West Wilt Street in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.

Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1909 West Wilt street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, Inc. 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.

Unanimous2012-05-31
Resolution 120536

City Council adopted a resolution approving a redevelopment contract and property-disposition plan for six properties on Cabot and West Stiles Streets in the Brewerytown Urban Renewal Area.

Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Brewerytown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 3007-3009 Cabot street, 3013 Cabot street, 3011 West Stiles street, 3013 West Stiles street, 3014 West Stiles street and 3019 West Stiles street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with MMB Stiles-Cabot, LLC 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.

Council Action2012-05-31
Resolution 120535

Philadelphia City Council designated June 2012 as “AIDS Education Month in Philadelphia.” The resolution recognized public HIV education, prevention, testing, and treatment efforts and encouraged residents to learn about HIV, get tested, and seek care if needed.

Declaring June 2012 as "AIDS Education Month in Philadelphia."

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-05-31
Resolution 120535

Philadelphia City Council designated June 2012 as “AIDS Education Month in Philadelphia.” The resolution recognized public HIV education, prevention, testing, and treatment efforts and encouraged residents to learn about HIV, get tested, and seek care if needed.

Declaring June 2012 as "AIDS Education Month in Philadelphia."

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

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