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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Unanimous actions actions from the November 15, 2012 meeting.
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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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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."
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 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."
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 to transfer several City-owned properties in Philadelphia 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 Seventh, Eighteenth, Nineteenth and Thirty-third 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 terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Public Property Commissioner to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of four City-owned properties—806 West Firth Street, 1340 North Hollywood Street, 2555 North Sartain Street, and 2734 North 12th 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 Twenty-ninth 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 terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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.
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, 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.
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 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer parcels at 1236 and 1238 Crease Street to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for further conveyance under specified terms.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, a parcel or parcels generally situate at 1236 and 1238 Crease Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The vetoed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s zoning code to permit certain static or digital wall advertising signs in the area bounded by 7th Street, Spring Garden Street, 6th Street, and Willow Street.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-905, entitled "Non-Accessory Signs," by permitting certain non-accessory outdoor advertising signs within the area bounded by 7th Street, Spring Garden Street, 6th Street, and Willow Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer a City-owned parcel at 2516–20 Sepviva Street to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for further sale.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, a parcel of land located in the vicinity of the Northeast corner of the intersection of Sepviva Street and East Firth Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This bill is recorded with a status of lapsed.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by creating a new commercial mixed use district, providing for permitted uses and dimensional standards in that district, making conforming amendments and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Public Employees Retirement Code to exclude participants in certain federally or state-funded grant programs from membership in the City Retirement System when using grant funds for retirement contributions would violate applicable rules.
Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," to provide an exception to membership in the Retirement System for participants in certain grant-funded programs, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This bill is recorded with a status of enacted.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012 within the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorized the transfer of $1,583,250 within Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2012 General Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to the Department of Public Property and the Procurement Department.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized a $1,397,821 transfer within Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2012 General Fund to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to the Mayor - Office of Housing and Community Development.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized the Finance Director to transfer $9,744,730 in Fiscal Year 2012 General Fund appropriations within the Department of Human Services.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012 within the General Fund and the Department of Human Services.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorized the Finance Director to transfer $4,417,311 in Fiscal Year 2012 General Fund appropriations to the Department of Human Services – Philadelphia Prisons.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to the Department of Human Services - Philadelphia Prisons.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.