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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Council actions
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the March 13, 2014 meeting.
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Showing 37-54 of 63 actions from March 13, 2014
City Council adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority redevelopment contract for the property at 2103 Abigail Street in the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2103 Abigail street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Sefik Solutions, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The withdrawn resolution would have additionally named 3rd Street between Market and Poplar Streets “N3RD Street.” It sought to formally recognize the area’s community of technology, creative, and entrepreneurial businesses and initiatives.
Also naming 3rd Street between Market and Poplar Streets to "N3RD Street".
WITHDRAWN
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming March 16, 2014, as “Quiara Alegia Hudes Day” in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming March 16, 2014 as "Quiara Alegia Hudes Day" in Philadelphia for her award winning contributions to the world of arts, literature and theatre.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and congratulating women and girls worldwide on the 103rd International Women’s Day, observed on March 8, 2014.
Recognizing and supporting women and girls throughout the world on the occasion of International Women's Day on Saturday, March 8, 2014.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes and honors the partnership between the Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia and Walmart that supports a peer mentoring program in North Philadelphia.
Recognizing and honoring the partnership between the Salvation Army and Walmart to support a peer mentoring program in North Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Saint Patrick's Day Observance Association for organizing Philadelphia's 244th Annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade.
Honoring The Saint Patrick's Day Observance Association for their efforts in organizing the 244th Annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract for redeveloping and carrying out urban renewal at 1725–1727 and 1735 Cecil B.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1725-1727 Cecil B. Moore avenue and 1735 Cecil B. Moore avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with HMZ One LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop the property at 1627–1631 West Montgomery Avenue in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1627-1631 West Montgomery avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Montgomery Flats, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of the vacant, City-owned property at 5218 Locust Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
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 improvement thereon, situate in the Sixtieth 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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop the property at 5436 Malcolm Street in West Philadelphia.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Philadelphia Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 5436 Malcolm street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Charlene Johnson-Gillyard and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes and supports President Barack Obama's 2014 memorandum establishing the My Brother's Keeper Initiative.
Calling on the City Council of Philadelphia to recognize and support President Barack Obama's execution of a Presidential Memorandum Creating and expanding ladders of opportunity for boys and young men of color which established the My Brother's Keeper Initiative.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring Pastor Brian Jenkins, founder and executive director of Chosen 300 Ministries, Inc., for his work addressing homelessness and poverty in Philadelphia.
Honoring and recognizing Pastor Brian Jenkins, Founder and Executive Director of Chosen 300 Ministries, Inc., for his courage, drive, and commitment to fighting homelessness and poverty in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution amends an earlier resolution governing Philadelphia’s Living Wage and Benefits Review Committee.
Amending Resolution No. 110807 (adopted November 17, 2011), which provided for the appointment of a five (5) person Living Wage and Benefits Review Committee pursuant to § 17-1311 of The Philadelphia Code, by specifying two additional organizations authorized to make appointments to the Committee.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s rules for businesses that sell electronic smoking devices, such as e-cigarettes, and unapproved nicotine delivery products.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by clarifying penalties for violations of Section 9-622, entitled "Cigarettes and Tobacco Products," and by adding a new section to prohibit sales of electronic smoking devices and unapproved nicotine delivery products to minors, under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s rules for businesses that sell electronic smoking devices, such as e-cigarettes, and unapproved nicotine delivery products.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by clarifying penalties for violations of Section 9-622, entitled "Cigarettes and Tobacco Products," and by adding a new section to prohibit sales of electronic smoking devices and unapproved nicotine delivery products to minors, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s rules for businesses that sell electronic smoking devices, such as e-cigarettes, and unapproved nicotine delivery products.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by clarifying penalties for violations of Section 9-622, entitled "Cigarettes and Tobacco Products," and by adding a new section to prohibit sales of electronic smoking devices and unapproved nicotine delivery products to minors, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance prohibits using electronic smoking devices, including e-cigarettes, in covered enclosed public places, within 20 feet of their entrances, and at sidewalk cafés and other outdoor service areas, with certain exceptions.
Amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places-Prohibited Conduct," by adding a new Section to prohibit the use of Electronic Smoking Devices in public places and in the workplace, under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance prohibits using electronic smoking devices, including e-cigarettes, in covered enclosed public places, within 20 feet of their entrances, and at sidewalk cafés and other outdoor service areas, with certain exceptions.
Amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places-Prohibited Conduct," by adding a new Section to prohibit the use of Electronic Smoking Devices in public places and in the workplace, under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.