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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 October 4, 2012 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 41 actions from October 4, 2012

Council Action2012-10-04
COMMUNICATION 120795

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

Transmitting a bill authorizing the Procurement Commissioner and the Free Library of Philadelphia, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement for the leasing of personal computers and associated equipment, to include related maintenance and other services, from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for the use of the Free Library of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Director of the Free Library.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2012-10-04
COMMUNICATION 120794

This communication transmits a proposed bill that would revise, clarify, and make technical changes to Philadelphia’s zoning and planning rules, along with related changes to other parts of the City Code.

Transmitting a bill amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes; and amending various other Titles to make conforming changes; all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2012-10-04
COMMUNICATION 120793

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

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 120643, which was passed by Council on September 27, 2012, was signed by the Mahyor on September 29, 2012.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2012-10-04
Resolution 120792

The adopted resolution recognized November 2012 as National Family Caregivers Month in Philadelphia.

Recognizing November 2012 as National Family Caregivers Month in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-10-04
Resolution 120792

The adopted resolution recognized November 2012 as National Family Caregivers Month in Philadelphia.

Recognizing November 2012 as National Family Caregivers Month 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.

Council Action2012-10-04
Resolution 120791

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming November 2012 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia.

Proclaiming November, 2012 as "Lung Cancer Awareness Month" in Philadelphia and urging all who work, live, or study in the City to learn more about lung cancer and lung cancer prevention while taking steps toward making lung cancer a public health priority.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-10-04
Resolution 120791

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming November 2012 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia.

Proclaiming November, 2012 as "Lung Cancer Awareness Month" in Philadelphia and urging all who work, live, or study in the City to learn more about lung cancer and lung cancer prevention while taking steps toward making lung cancer a public health priority.

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

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

Council Action2012-10-04
Resolution 120790

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring October Disability Employment Awareness Month in Philadelphia.

Acknowledging the skills, contributions and employment needs of individuals with disabilities by declaring October as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-10-04
Resolution 120790

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring October Disability Employment Awareness Month in Philadelphia.

Acknowledging the skills, contributions and employment needs of individuals with disabilities by declaring October as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Philadelphia.

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

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

Unanimous2012-10-04
Resolution 120789

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution supporting Pennsylvania House Resolution 840.

Supporting House Resolution 840 which urges The Pennsylvania State University to use the endowment created pursuant to the consent decree with the National Collegiate Athletic Association to fund Pennsylvania's children's advocacy centers.

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

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

Council Action2012-10-04
Resolution 120788

The adopted resolution recognizes November 2012 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia.

Recognizing November 2012 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-10-04
Resolution 120788

The adopted resolution recognizes November 2012 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia.

Recognizing November 2012 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

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

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

Unanimous2012-10-04
Resolution 120787

The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Public Property Commissioner to transfer conditional ownership of six City-owned properties at 2501 and 2505 North Hollywood Street, 920 and 922 North 15th Street, and 2230 and 2232 North 30th Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 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 Twenty-eighth and Forty-seventh Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority 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 Action2012-10-04
Resolution 120786

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and commending West Philadelphia High School on its 100th anniversary.

Recognizing and Commending West Philadelphia High School on their 100th Anniversary.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-10-04
Resolution 120786

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and commending West Philadelphia High School on its 100th anniversary.

Recognizing and Commending West Philadelphia High School on their 100th Anniversary.

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

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

Unanimous2012-10-04
Bill 120784

The enacted bill authorizes the Procurement Commissioner and the Free Library of Philadelphia to enter into a sublease with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for personal computers, related equipment, and installation and maintenance services.

Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner and the Free Library of Philadelphia, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement for the leasing of personal computers and associated equipment, to include related maintenance and other services, from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for the use of the Free Library of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2012-10-04
Bill 120783

This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s Traffic Code to establish a towing zone on both sides of Midvale Avenue, from Kelly Drive to Ridge Avenue, operating at all hours.

Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to establish a towing zone location on Midvale Avenue; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2012-10-04
Bill 120782

The enacted ordinance establishes North Dewey Street between Market Street and Arch Street as a one-way street traveling northbound.

Establishing a one-way regulation on North Dewey Street, from Market Street to Arch Street, northbound.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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