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 June 21, 2012 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 82 actions from June 21, 2012
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution approving the fifth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the American Street Industrial Corridor Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Lehigh avenue, Berks street and Montgomery avenue on the north, by Second street and Philip street on the east, by Girard avenue, Oxford street and Jefferson street on the south and by Germantown avenue, Sixth street and Third street on the west, including the fifth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the third amendment to the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately forty-nine (49) properties for residential, institutional, industrial and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
June 20, 2012 To The President and Members of The Council of the City of Philadelphia: Pursuant to Section 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendatiaon of the City Planning Commission regarding the following bills: Bill No. 120420 Bill No. 120524 I am also transmitting letters reflecting a Plan of Development approval in connection with 230-250 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd. and 31 South Broad Street and a revised Plan of development approval in connection with 412 North Street. Respectfully, Michael A Nutter, Mayor
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 120213-A, 100299, 120323, 120324, 120325, 120327, 120333, 120334, 120335, 120336, 120344, 120437, 120438, 120439, 120390, 120391, 120393, 120394, 120410, 120411, 120412, 120422, 120423, 120424, 120425 and 120426, which were passed by Council on June 7, 2012, were signed by the Mayor on June 20, 2012.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution calls on City Council’s Committee on Education to hold hearings about the best and most effective way to govern and hold accountable the Philadelphia School District.
Calling upon Council's Committee on Education to hold hearings to determine the best, most efficient and effective form of governance and accountability for the Philadelphia School District.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution calls on City Council’s Committee on Education to hold hearings about the best and most effective way to govern and hold accountable the Philadelphia School District.
Calling upon Council's Committee on Education to hold hearings to determine the best, most efficient and effective form of governance and accountability for the Philadelphia School District.
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 honoring the late historian Dr.
Honoring the late historian Dr. Edward Robinson (1918 - 2012) for his unbridled passion and dedication to the study of African Ancestry, his many lessons on culture, anthropology, and heritage, and his commitment to the Philadelphia community.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the late historian Dr.
Honoring the late historian Dr. Edward Robinson (1918 - 2012) for his unbridled passion and dedication to the study of African Ancestry, his many lessons on culture, anthropology, and heritage, and his commitment to the Philadelphia community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring the founders and supporters of Youth Courts for using restorative justice, teaching civic responsibility, and encouraging community involvement among young people.
Honoring the outstanding efforts and achievements of the many founders and supporters of Youth Courts who have integrated restorative justice methods, taught civic responsibility, and promoted community involvement; all to promote the goal of reduced recidivism and delinquency; as well as inspire our youth towards achievement, empowerment, and self-realization.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring the founders and supporters of Youth Courts for using restorative justice, teaching civic responsibility, and encouraging community involvement among young people.
Honoring the outstanding efforts and achievements of the many founders and supporters of Youth Courts who have integrated restorative justice methods, taught civic responsibility, and promoted community involvement; all to promote the goal of reduced recidivism and delinquency; as well as inspire our youth towards achievement, empowerment, and self-realization.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings about regulations for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and similar vehicles.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings to review and examine the regulations surrounding All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and similar vehicles.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings about regulations for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and similar vehicles.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings to review and examine the regulations surrounding All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and similar vehicles.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring Joseph A.
Honoring Joseph A. Feola upon his retirement and recognizing his dedication to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, especially his accomplishments as Director for the Southeast Regional Office.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring Joseph A.
Honoring Joseph A. Feola upon his retirement and recognizing his dedication to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, especially his accomplishments as Director for the Southeast Regional Office.
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 Finance to hold hearings on Philadelphia’s tax structure and the cost of city government, including possible reforms intended to support economic competitiveness, job growth, and attracting and retaining residents.
Authorizing the Committee on Finance to hold hearings examining the current tax structure and cost of government in the City of Philadelphia and how to reform both to increase the City's regional and national economic competiveness, stimulate job growth, and attract and retain residents, and, in furtherance of such investigation, authorizing the issuance of subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents to the full extent authorized under Section 2-401 of the Home Rule Charter.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Finance to hold hearings on Philadelphia’s tax structure and the cost of city government, including possible reforms intended to support economic competitiveness, job growth, and attracting and retaining residents.
Authorizing the Committee on Finance to hold hearings examining the current tax structure and cost of government in the City of Philadelphia and how to reform both to increase the City's regional and national economic competiveness, stimulate job growth, and attract and retain residents, and, in furtherance of such investigation, authorizing the issuance of subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents to the full extent authorized under Section 2-401 of the Home Rule Charter.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution calls on the U.S.
Calling on the U.S. Congress to redirect military spending to fund education, public and private sector family-sustaining job creation, special protections for military sector workers, environmental and infrastructure restoration, care for veterans and their families, and the human services that our cities and states so desperately need.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to reject House Bill 2405.
Respectfully urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to reject House Bill 2405 because it would halt state funding for important women's healthcare services.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorized City Council’s Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold public hearings about persistent flooding in Eastwick and the City’s efforts to improve stormwater management there.
Authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold public hearings to investigate flooding and the City of Philadelphia's efforts to improve stormwater management in the Eastwick section of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.