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 April 3, 2014 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 85 actions from April 3, 2014
This withdrawn proposal would have made West Logan Street one-way westbound between Germantown Avenue and Greene Street.
Establishing a one-way regulation on West Logan Street, from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street, westbound.
WITHDRAWN
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This withdrawn proposal would have made West Logan Street one-way westbound between Germantown Avenue and Greene Street.
Establishing a one-way regulation on West Logan Street, from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street, westbound.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This withdrawn bill would have revised Philadelphia’s zoning rules for driveways in residential front yards.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising parking requirements for driveways located in residential front yards, all under certain terms and conditions.
MOTION·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This withdrawn bill would have revised Philadelphia’s zoning rules for driveways in residential front yards.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising parking requirements for driveways located in residential front yards, all under certain terms and conditions.
WITHDRAWN
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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 Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 3126 Page street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Sheila Ward 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.
This communication transmitted a proposed bill to amend a 2014 ordinance concerning the City’s planned purchase of the property at 4601 Market Street from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development.
Transmitting a bill amending Bill No. 130946 (approved March 12, 2014), entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to purchase from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a certain tract of land together with the improvements thereon situate in the area bounded by 46th Street, Market Street, Haverford Avenue, and 48th Street, known as 4601 Market Street, under certain terms and conditions," to include an Economic Opportunity Plan, under certain terms and conditions.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 271 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Hope Street from Laurel Street to Pollard Street and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right of way for sewer and drainage purposes within the lines of Hope Street being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right of way, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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 Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1721 Tasker street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Innova Redevelopment, 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 Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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 Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 2325-2335 Cross street and 2330-2336 Greenwich street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, Inc. 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.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed resolution concerning a redevelopment contract for 2554 North Thirtieth 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 2554 North Thirtieth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Johnnie Lampkins 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.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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 American Street Industrial Corridor Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1702 North Third street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Osvaldo DeJesus 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.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
March 31, 2014 To The Present 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. 130411 Recommended for approval as amended Bill No. 140016 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140097 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140098 Alternate bill proposed Bill No. 140102 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140133 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140149 Recommended for approval Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Nutter Mayor
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 130908-A, 140005, 140009, 140054-A, which was passed by Council on March 20, 2014, was signed by the Mayor on March 31, 2014.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed resolution would have proposed a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment concerning the City’s pension and retirement systems.
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter so that there shall be imposed upon the City of Philadelphia's Pension and Retirement Systems financial discipline by amending "Section 3-803" of "ARTICLE III - EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH - ORGANIZATION," "CHAPTER 8 - INDEPENDENT BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS," to re-balance the membership of the Board of Pensions and Retirement by adding independent experts; and by adding a new "Section 6-602" to "ARTICLE VI - EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH - POWERS AND DUTIES - Director of Finance, Financial Departments, Boards and Commissions, City Treasurer, Procurement Department, and Board of Pensions and Retirement," "CHAPTER 6 - BOARD OF PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT," to require that the City contribution for each of the Pension and Retirement Systems of the City shall be no less than the Annual Required Contribution as defined by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, limit assumed investment rate of return, and promote tra...
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution honors the Neumann-Goretti High School girls varsity basketball team for winning the Philadelphia Catholic League and PIAA District 12 AA City championships and reaching the PIAA AA State Championship game.
Honoring the Neumann-Goretti High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team for winning the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship, the PIAA District 12 AA City Championship and reaching the PIAA AA State Championship game while finishing the season with an overall record of 29-1.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors the Neumann-Goretti High School girls varsity basketball team for winning the Philadelphia Catholic League and PIAA District 12 AA City championships and reaching the PIAA AA State Championship game.
Honoring the Neumann-Goretti High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team for winning the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship, the PIAA District 12 AA City Championship and reaching the PIAA AA State Championship game while finishing the season with an overall record of 29-1.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing April 2014 as Autism Awareness Month.
Recognizing April 2014 as Autism Awareness Month in honor of individuals living with Autism, their families and those working to improve the quality of life for the entire Autism community.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing April 2014 as Autism Awareness Month.
Recognizing April 2014 as Autism Awareness Month in honor of individuals living with Autism, their families and those working to improve the quality of life for the entire Autism community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.