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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Other actions actions from the November 15, 2012 meeting.
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Showing 1-9 of 9 actions from November 15, 2012
The adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold public hearings on a Philadelphia Fire Department policy creating an annual rotation and reassignment process for firefighters.
Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold public hearings to review the new policy put forth by the Philadelphia Fire Department that will initiate a firefighter rotation process that will facilitate the reassignment of approximately 15-20% firefighters annually.
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This adopted resolution honors Juanita Ramos for being named one of AARP’s “Leaders of Hope.” It recognizes her work registering voters, increasing political participation, supporting Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican and Latino communities, and advocating for seniors and equal opportunities.
Honoring Juanita Ramos for her tireless work registering voters and empowering her community on the occasion of her being named one of the AARP's "Leaders of Hope."
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Al Dia, a Spanish-language newspaper, and its founder, Hernan Guaracao, for the newspaper’s 20th anniversary and publication of its first book, "200 Years of Latino History in Philadelphia." The resolution also provides for an engrossed copy to be presented to Guaracao and Al Dia as an expression of the Council’s appreciation.
Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia's leading Spanish-language Newspaper, Al Dia, on the occasion of its 20th Anniversary Gala and the publication of its first book, "200 Years of Latino History in Philadelphia."
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This adopted resolution recognizes Comcast’s Internet Essentials program for its role in expanding home broadband access in Philadelphia.
Recognizing the important contribution of Internet Essentials in improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities in Philadelphia.
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City Council adopted a resolution honoring, recognizing, and commending Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 for its service to the families of police officers who died in the line of duty.
Honoring, recognizing and commending the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 for their never ending service to the families of Fallen Police Officers.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing William “Speedy” Morris for his long coaching career and contributions to Philadelphia-area basketball and student-athletes.
Calling for the induction of William "Speedy" Morris, a legendary local basketball coach, into the Naismith Memorial National Basketball Hall of Fame.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer, at no cost, conditional ownership of 2801 A Tremont Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
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 Fifty-seventh Ward 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 improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, at no cost, conditional ownership of seven City-owned properties at specified addresses on North 9th and North 12th Streets to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
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 Twentieth and Thirty-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 improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
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The enacted ordinance changes rules for Philadelphia newsstands by allowing additional products, expanding certain advertising options, and permitting movable awnings subject to size, height, safety, and operating requirements.
Amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Newsstands," by revising the requirements for advertising and permitting the placement of awnings on newsstands and permitting the sale of additional products from newsstands; amending Chapter 11-600, entitled "Construction, Encroachments and Projections Over, On and Under Streets," by making conforming amendments regarding the placement of awnings on newsstands; and amending Chapter 19-3400, entitled "Excise Tax on Outdoor Advertising Transactions," to include outdoor advertising signs located on newsstands, all under certain terms and conditions.
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