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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 March 13, 2014 meeting.

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Showing 19-36 of 63 actions from March 13, 2014

Unanimous2014-03-13
Resolution 140190

The adopted resolution recognized the week of May 5, 2014, as Correctional Employees Week in Philadelphia.

Recognizing the week of May 5, 2014 as Correctional Employees Week for the City of Philadelphia for these dedicated employees and their tireless work within the Philadelphia Prison System.

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

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

Unanimous2014-03-13
Resolution 140189

This adopted resolution expresses Philadelphia City Council’s support for the Pennsylvania State Legislature’s Women’s Health Caucus and its Pennsylvania Agenda for Women’s Health.

Supporting members of the Pennsylvania State Legislature's Women's Health Caucus and the Pennsylvania Agenda for Women's Health.

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

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

Unanimous2014-03-13
Resolution 140188

The adopted resolution supports expanding solar energy in Philadelphia and calls for a goal of producing enough solar power to serve 20,000 homes by 2025.

Supporting the future of Solar Energy in the City of Philadelphia.

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

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

Unanimous2014-03-13
Resolution 140187

Philadelphia City Council approved a redevelopment contract for 1514 Ellsworth Street in the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area.

Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1514 Ellsworth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Spartan Management Group, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

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

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

Council Action2014-03-13
Resolution 140186

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming March 2014 as American Red Cross Month in Philadelphia.

Proclaiming March, 2014 as American Red Cross Month in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2014-03-13
Resolution 140186

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming March 2014 as American Red Cross Month in Philadelphia.

Proclaiming March, 2014 as American Red Cross Month 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 Action2014-03-13
Resolution 140185

This adopted resolution recognizes Delta Sigma Theta Sorority on the occasion of its Seventh Annual Philadelphia City Council Delta Day.

Recognizing and acknowledging Delta Sigma Theta Sorority on the occasion of its Seventh Annual Philadelphia City Council Delta Day.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2014-03-13
Resolution 140185

This adopted resolution recognizes Delta Sigma Theta Sorority on the occasion of its Seventh Annual Philadelphia City Council Delta Day.

Recognizing and acknowledging Delta Sigma Theta Sorority on the occasion of its Seventh Annual Philadelphia City Council Delta Day.

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

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

Council Action2014-03-13
Resolution 140184

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution congratulating Donn Scott on his retirement from the financial services industry.

Congratulating Donn Scott on his retirement from the financial services industry.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2014-03-13
Resolution 140184

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution congratulating Donn Scott on his retirement from the financial services industry.

Congratulating Donn Scott on his retirement from the financial services industry.

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

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

Unanimous2014-03-13
Resolution 140183

Adopted legislation authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of 2346-54 West Sedgley Avenue in the Sixteenth Ward 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 Sixteenth 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 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.

Council Action2014-03-13
Resolution 140182

Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors and celebrates Benny Golson’s lifetime achievements as a jazz musician, composer, arranger, and contributor to music for radio, television, and film.

Honoring, recognizing, and celebrating the lifetime musical achievements of Benny Golson, for his contributions to the world of music through radio, television, and film.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2014-03-13
Resolution 140182

Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors and celebrates Benny Golson’s lifetime achievements as a jazz musician, composer, arranger, and contributor to music for radio, television, and film.

Honoring, recognizing, and celebrating the lifetime musical achievements of Benny Golson, for his contributions to the world of music through radio, television, and film.

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

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

Council Action2014-03-13
Resolution 140181

This adopted resolution honors the life and legacy of Jaci Adams, recognizing her service as a member of the Philadelphia Police Liaison Committee and her advocacy for LGBTQ communities, transgender people, and HIV/AIDS health initiatives.

Honoring the rich life and loving memory of Jaci Adams: the longest serving member of the Philadelphia Police Liaison Committee; fierce, beloved, and award winning leader within the Philadelphia LGBTQ communities; and passionate advocate for transgender and HIV/AIDS health initiatives.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2014-03-13
Resolution 140181

This adopted resolution honors the life and legacy of Jaci Adams, recognizing her service as a member of the Philadelphia Police Liaison Committee and her advocacy for LGBTQ communities, transgender people, and HIV/AIDS health initiatives.

Honoring the rich life and loving memory of Jaci Adams: the longest serving member of the Philadelphia Police Liaison Committee; fierce, beloved, and award winning leader within the Philadelphia LGBTQ communities; and passionate advocate for transgender and HIV/AIDS health initiatives.

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

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

Unanimous2014-03-13
Bill 140180

This enacted ordinance increases the maximum amount any entity may receive from the Philadelphia Activities Fund’s Recreation Assistance Program in a fiscal year from $6,500 to $7,500.

Amending an Ordinance (Bill No. 877), approved September 16, 1994, by amending an exhibit thereto, in order to increase the limit of the amount of funding any entity may receive in any fiscal year from the Philadelphia Activities Fund.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2014-03-13
Bill 140179

This enacted ordinance prohibits truck parking on both sides of Midvale Avenue, from Conrad Street to a point 1,000 feet west, between 6 p.m.

Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Midvale Avenue, between Conrad Street and a point 1,000 feet west thereof, on both sides of the street.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2014-03-13
Bill 140178

This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s tax exemption program for longtime owner-occupants of residential properties.

Amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties," by extending the time for which such exemptions are available, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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