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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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Other actions actions from the October 18, 2012 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 26 actions from October 18, 2012

Council Action2012-10-18
COMMUNICATION 120853

This communication, placed on file, states that Mayor Michael A.

October 18, 2012 To the President and the Members of The Council of the City of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted October 18, 2012, Bill No. 120564, entitled "An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Ellsworth street, noth side, 2nd street to Front street" for the purposes of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Nutter Mayor

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Council Action2012-10-18
COMMUNICATION 120852

This communication, now placed on file, reports that Mayor Michael A.

October 18, 2012 To the President and the Members of The Council of the City of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted October 18, 2012, Bill No. 120563, entitled "An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Brill street, both sides, Frankford avenue to Darrah street" for the purposes of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Nutter Mayor

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Council Action2012-10-18
COMMUNICATION 120851

This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would allow Lucky 13 Pub LLC to construct, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1820 S.

Transmitting a bill authorizing Lucky 13 Pub LLC ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open air sidewalk café at 1820 S. 13th Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.

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Council Action2012-10-18
COMMUNICATION 120850

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

Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the Office of Property Assessment.

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Council Action2012-10-18
COMMUNICATION 120849

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

Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropritions for Fiscal Year 2013 within the General and Grants Revenue Funds from the Managing Director, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Human Services and the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.

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Council Action2012-10-18
COMMUNICATION 120848

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

Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013 within the General and Grants Revenue Funds from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Law Department.

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Council Action2012-10-18
COMMUNICATION 120847

This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed bill about changing the City’s payments for part of the Philadelphia Retirement System’s unfunded pension liability.

Transmitting a bill authorizing and approving the City to amend the payments due under an Alternative Funding Mechanism for a portion of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the City of Philadelphia Retirement System pursuant to the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act, through the execution and delivery of a supplement to a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Authority, such amendment of payments to be effected through the issuance of the Authority's bonds to provide funds to purchase outstanding bonds of the Authority previously issued to finance such Alternative Funding Mechanism; authorizing and approving the application of a portion of the proceeds of such bonds to fund a deposit to the City of Philadelphia Retirement System; authorizing and approving the obligation of the City to pay in full when due the payment requirements of such Alternative Funding Mechanism, as so amended; authorizing and approving the Director of Finance, on...

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Council Action2012-10-18
COMMUNICATION 120846

This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would change how delinquent payments are allocated under Chapter 19-500 of The Philadelphia Code, which covers taxes and rents.

Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Taxes and Rents -- General," by changing the allocation of delinquent payments, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.

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Council Action2012-10-18
COMMUNICATION 120845

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

Transmitting a resolution confirming the re-appointment of Judge Phyllis W. Beck as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2017.

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Council Action2012-10-18
COMMUNICATION 120844

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

Transmitting a resolution confirming the appointment of Brian J. McCormick as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2016.

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Council Action2012-10-18
COMMUNICATION 120843

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

October 17, 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 recommendations of the City Planning Commission regarding the following bills: Bill No. 120648 Bill No. 120649 Bill No. 120723 I am also transmitting a herewith the Commission's request for an addition 45 days to consider Bill No. 120661. Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter Mayor

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Council Action2012-10-18
COMMUNICATION 120842

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

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 120566, 120567, 120650, 120657, 120659 and 120660, which were passed by Council on October 4, 2012, were signed by the Mayor October 17, 2012.

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Council Action2012-10-18
COMMUNICATION 120841

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

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 120645 and 120653-A, which were passed by Council on October 11, 2012, were signed by the Mayor on October 17, 2012.

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Council Action2012-10-18
Resolution 120840

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing October 2012 as Filipino American History Month in Philadelphia.

Recognizing October 2012 as Filipino American History Month in the City of Philadelphia.

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Council Action2012-10-18
Resolution 120839

The adopted resolution supports Bilal Qayyum and the Fathers' Day Rally Committee, Inc., as they convene the Call To Action: Black on Black Violence Conference in Philadelphia from October 26 through October 28.

Supporting Bilal Qayyum and the Fathers' Day Rally Committee, Inc., as they convene to present the Call To Action: Black on Black Violence Conference in Philadelphia, Pa. from October 26th through October 28th which will explore methods to develop an action plan to reduce violence and crime in the urban areas of the country over a three year period.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2012-10-18
Resolution 120838

This adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill No.

Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 120564, entitled "An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Ellsworth street, north side, 2nd street to Front street," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.

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Council Action2012-10-18
Resolution 120837

This adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill No.

Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 120563, entitled "An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Brill street, both sides, Frankford avenue to Darrah street," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2012-10-18
Resolution 120834

The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Joint Committees on Education and the Environment to hold hearings on how Greater Philadelphia training schools, colleges, and universities can develop and add degree and training programs focused on sustainability.

Authorizing the Joint Committees on Education and the Environment to hold hearings on the Greater Philadelphia Region's training and technical schools, colleges and universities on the development and incorporation of sustainable degree and training programs in an effort to establish a qualified workforce of Philadelphians who are prepared for environmental and sustainability related jobs.

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