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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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Council actions

Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the May 16, 2013 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 72 actions from May 16, 2013

Council Action2013-05-16
COMMUNICATION 130438

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

Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 5100-5122 Merion avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with WesGold, LLC Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-05-16
COMMUNICATION 130437

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

Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Grays Ferry Urban Renewal Area identified by house number and street address as 2545 Wharton street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with TLC Jr LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-05-16
COMMUNICATION 130436

This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract for the redevelopment and urban renewal of 1314 North Twenty-eighth Street in the North Philadelphia Redevelopment Area.

Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the North Philadelphia Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 1314 North Twenty-eighth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Dorothy Gossar and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract., accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-05-16
COMMUNICATION 130435

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

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 130109, which was passed by Council on May 2, 2013, was signed by the Mayor on May 15, 2013.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-05-16
COMMUNICATION 130442

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

Transmitting a bill approving a Lease Agreement between Philadelphia Gas Works by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, solely in its capacity as operator and manager of the City-owned Philadelphia Gas Works, and Germantown Realty Investment Group, LP for certain premises located at 212-214 W. Chelten Avenue.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-05-16
COMMUNICATION 130441

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

Transmitting a bill authorizing RRD Management to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments at 1300 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-05-16
COMMUNICATION 130440

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

Transmitting a bill authorizing the Director of Commerce to enter into a Second Extension of the Use and Lease Agreements between the City of Philadelphia and each of the airlines servicing Philadelphia International Airport, under certain terms and conditions.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-05-16
COMMUNICATION 130439

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

Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and sgtreet address as 530 North Thirty-sixth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Loonstyn Developlment, L.P. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2013-05-16
Bill 130420

This enacted ordinance authorizes J.B.

Authorizing J.B. Sweets & Treats LLC d/b/a Sweets & Treats ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 3138 Richmond Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2013-05-16
Resolution 130426

City Council adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 2545 Wharton Street in the Grays Ferry Urban Renewal Area.

Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Grays Ferry Urban Renewal Area identified by house number and street address as 2545 Wharton street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with TLC Jr LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

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

Unanimous2013-05-16
Bill 130414

The enacted ordinance ends the southbound one-way restriction on Hutchinson Street between Girard Avenue and Thompson Street and establishes two-way traffic on that stretch.

Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Hutchinson street between Thompson street and Girard avenue.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2013-05-16
Bill 130415

The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s Clean Indoor Air Worker Protection Law to allow the drinking establishment at 3001 Castor Avenue to apply for a waiver from the city’s indoor smoking ban.

Amending Section 10-602 of The Philadelphia Code, known as the "Clean Indoor Air Worker Protection Law," by providing a limited period of time during which certain Drinking Establishments may apply for and obtain a waiver of the provisions of the Section prohibiting smoking in certain places, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2013-05-16
Resolution 130425

The adopted resolution honors and commends Marjorie Margolies for her professional achievements and her work training women in advocacy around the world.

Honoring, recognizing and commending Marjorie Margolies for her lifelong professional success and her commitment to advocacy training for women throughout the world.

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

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

Council Action2013-05-16
Resolution 130425

The adopted resolution honors and commends Marjorie Margolies for her professional achievements and her work training women in advocacy around the world.

Honoring, recognizing and commending Marjorie Margolies for her lifelong professional success and her commitment to advocacy training for women throughout the world.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2013-05-16
Resolution 130424

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing May as Hepatitis Awareness Month in Philadelphia.

Recognizing May as Hepatitis Awareness Month in Philadelphia.

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

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

Council Action2013-05-16
Resolution 130424

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing May as Hepatitis Awareness Month in Philadelphia.

Recognizing May as Hepatitis Awareness Month in Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2013-05-16
Bill 130421

This enacted ordinance authorizes RRD Management to construct, own, and maintain a handicap-accessible ramp with a railing at 1300 Lombard Street.

Authorizing RRD Management to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments at 1300 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2013-05-16
Bill 130419

This lapsed bill would have amended the agreement governing management and operation of the Philadelphia Gas Works to increase its annual base payment to the City from $18 million to $19.8 million.

Authorizing an amendment of the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation Agreement to increase the annual payment by the Philadelphia Gas Works to the City, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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