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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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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the December 13, 2012 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 40 actions from December 13, 2012

Council Action2012-12-13
COMMUNICATION 121056

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

December 13, 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 December 13, 2012, Bill No. 120656-A, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising lot area and parking requirements in certain districts, and making technical changes, all udner certain terms and conditions" for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter Mayor

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Council Action2012-12-13
COMMUNICATION 121055

This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning changes to the City Plan near the Manayunk Canal.

Transmitting a bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 72 by placing on the City Plan an extension of Cotton Street from its current terminus at the northeasterly side of the Manayunk Canal, southwest of Main Street, southwestwardly to a point approximately twenty-two feet southwest of the southwesterly side of the Canal and placing on the City Plan an extension of Lock Street from its current terminus at the northeasterly side of the Manayunk Canal, southwest of Main Street, southwestwardly to the southwesterly side of the Canal and authorizing the opening of the portions of the said extensions of Cotton Street and Lock Street extending through property owned by the City, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.

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Council Action2012-12-13
COMMUNICATION 121054

This communication transmitted a proposed bill to extend the period for complying with conditions tied to the revision of City Plan No.

Transmitting a bill amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 070392) approved September 20, 2007, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 271 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Lewellen Street from Delaware Avenue to Canal Street, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions state therein, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.

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Council Action2012-12-13
COMMUNICATION 121053

This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning an agreement between the City and Norfolk Southern Railway Company to establish and construct public at-grade crossings over the railway tracks near the southwestern side of the Manayunk Canal.

Transmitting a bill authorizing the Streets Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with the Norfolk Southern Railway Company for the establishment and construction of public at-grade crossings of the tracks of the said Railway Company at the southwesterly side of the Manayunk Canal by proposed extensions of Cotton Street and Lock Street, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.

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Council Action2012-12-13
COMMUNICATION 121052

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

December 11, 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, Iam today transmittting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission regarding the following bills: Bill No. 120890 Bill No. 120891 Bill No. 120892 Bill No. 120893 Bill No. 120895 Bill No. 120901 Bill No. 120902 Bill No. 120903 Bill No. 120919 Bill No. 120921 Bill No. 120958 Bill No. 120959 Bill No. 120961 Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter Mayor

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Council Action2012-12-13
COMMUNICATION 121051

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

Transmititng a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 120654, 12066, 120720, 120724, 120727, 120728, 120755, 120784, 120818, 120819, 120920 and 120855, which were passed by Council on November 29, 2012, were signed by the Mayor on December 11, 2012.

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Council Action2012-12-13
Resolution 121050

The adopted resolution amended Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget for Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds.

Amending Resolution No. 120538, approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2013.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-12-13
Resolution 121050

The adopted resolution amended Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget for Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds.

Amending Resolution No. 120538, approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2013.

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

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

Council Action2012-12-13
Resolution 121049

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring The United Bank of Philadelphia on its 20th anniversary.

Honoring and celebrating The United Bank of Philadelphia for their tireless efforts to provide banking services to all, especially those in low-income and underserved communities, and their relentless support and dedication to the minority and small business community on the occasion of their 20th Anniversary.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-12-13
Resolution 121049

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring The United Bank of Philadelphia on its 20th anniversary.

Honoring and celebrating The United Bank of Philadelphia for their tireless efforts to provide banking services to all, especially those in low-income and underserved communities, and their relentless support and dedication to the minority and small business community on the occasion of their 20th Anniversary.

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

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

Council Action2012-12-13
Resolution 121048

The adopted resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of Philadelphia’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs and the legislation and people involved in their development.

Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs in the City of Philadelphia,

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-12-13
Resolution 121048

The adopted resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of Philadelphia’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs and the legislation and people involved in their development.

Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs 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 Action2012-12-13
Resolution 121047

This adopted resolution amends Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget for the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative.

Amending Resolution No. 120538, approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2013.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-12-13
Resolution 121047

This adopted resolution amends Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget for the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative.

Amending Resolution No. 120538, approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2013.

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

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

Council Action2012-12-13
Resolution 121046

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring the Oak Lane Youth Association for its achievements in the 2012 Pop Warner Super Bowl and National Cheer and Dance Championships.

Recognizing and honoring the Oak Lane Youth Association for their outstanding achievements in the 2012 Pop Warner Super Bowl and National Cheer and Dance Championships.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-12-13
Resolution 121046

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring the Oak Lane Youth Association for its achievements in the 2012 Pop Warner Super Bowl and National Cheer and Dance Championships.

Recognizing and honoring the Oak Lane Youth Association for their outstanding achievements in the 2012 Pop Warner Super Bowl and National Cheer and Dance Championships.

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

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

Council Action2012-12-13
Resolution 121045

This adopted resolution asks the Mayor to return Bill No.

Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 120656-A, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by revising lot area and parking requirements in certain districts, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-12-13
Resolution 121045

This adopted resolution asks the Mayor to return Bill No.

Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 120656-A, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by revising lot area and parking requirements in certain districts, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.

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

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