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 May 9, 2013 meeting.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
May 8, 2013 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 recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 130242 Bill No. 130252 Bill No. 130255 Bill No. 130274 Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Nutter Mayor
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Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 120776, 121041, 121042, 130079, 130083, 130137-A, 130138, 130140, 130224, 130230 and 130241, which were passed by Council on April 25, 2013, were signed by the Mayor on May 8, 2013.
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This communication, now placed on file, reports that Mayor Michael A.
May 9, 2013 To the President and Members of The Council of the City of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted May 9, 2013, Bill No. 120775-A, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Finance, Taxes and Collections,' to provide for a private right of action to enforce certain tax laws, including penalties for nonpayment, all under 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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Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or any portion of those parcels of City-owned land at, or generally in the vicinity of, 16 South 34th Street, 18 South 34th Street, 3409-13 Ludlow Street and 3415-17 Ludlow Street, with buildings and improvements located thereon, if any, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication transmitted a proposed bill to revise Philadelphia’s rules for newsstands.
Transmitting a bill amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Newsstands," including by revising the requirements relating to license issuance; location of newsstands; design of newsstands; abandonment; and removal; all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.
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This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning changes to City Plan No.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 319 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Pennway Street from Rhawn Street to a point approximately five-hundred fifty feet southwestwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution supporting Pennsylvania House Bill 391, introduced by State Representative Michael P.
Calling on the City Council of Philadelphia to support Pennsylvania House Bill 391, Introduced by the Honorable Michael P. McGeehan, State Representative, 173rd Legislative District, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which allows for the citizens of the City Philadelphia to pay real estate taxes in installments.
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The adopted resolution commemorated the 2013 Italian Market Festival, held May 18 and 19 along South 9th Street between Fitzwater and Federal Streets.
Commemorating and celebrating The 2013 Italian Market Festival being held on May 18th and 19th.
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City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Edward McBride on his promotion to Manager of Local Government Affairs at PECO.
Honoring and congratulating Edward McBride on the occasion of his promotion to the position of Manager of Local Government Affairs at PECO and for his years of dedicated service to The City Council of Philadelphia.
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The adopted resolution honors and congratulates The Berean Institute on its 113th anniversary and recognizes its contributions to Philadelphia’s African-American community through vocational and business education.
Honoring and celebrating The Berean Institute for their tireless efforts and contributions to the African-American community by providing education in vocational and business skills, on this the occasion of their 113th Anniversary.
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The adopted resolution honors Ready, Willing & Able for helping hundreds of men address homelessness, poverty, addiction, and crime and become self-sufficient and responsible fathers.
Honoring and celebrating Ready, Willing & Able for helping hundreds of men overcome poverty, addiction, and crime to become productive, contributing members of our community and responsible fathers to their children in the City of Brotherly Love by providing resources to men such as a transitional housing, recovery services, life skills and living wage employment that promotes healthy households and responsible fatherhood.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming May as Lupus Awareness Month and recognizing May 10, 2013, as “Put on Purple Day” in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming May as Lupus Awareness Month and Celebrating and Recognizing May 10, 2013 as "Put on Purple Day" in the City of Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring The Philadelphia Latino Pageant for its 10th anniversary.
Recognizing and honoring The Philadelphia Latino Pageant on the occasion of its 10th Anniversary.
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The adopted resolution recognizes and honors the Children’s Crisis Treatment Center and its Executive Director, Tony Valdés, for 40 years of service to Philadelphia’s children.
Recognizing and Honoring the Children's Crisis Treatment Center and its Executive Director, Tony Valdés, on 40 years of exemplary and innovative service to Philadelphia's Children.
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The adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill No.
Requesting that the Mayor return to Council Bill No. 120775-A, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Finance, Taxes and Collections,' to provide for a private right of action to enforce certain tax laws, including penalties for nonpayment, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
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Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors the life and legacy of Bishop Joseph P.
Honoring The Life and Legacy of Bishop Joseph P. McFadden, head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg.
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City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s redevelopment contract for 3516 North Water Street in the Fairhill and St.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Fairhill and St. Hugh Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 3516 North Water street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Hector M. Diaz, Sr. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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City Council adopted a resolution reappointing Luca Sena to the Board of Directors of the Old City Special Services District.
Appointing Luca Sena to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
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