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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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the October 2, 2014 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 64 actions from October 2, 2014
This communication, placed on file, concerns Bill 140514, a proposal to submit a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to voters.
October 2, 2014 TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted October 2, 2014, Bill No. 140514, entitled "An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to abolish the School Reform Commission and return local control of Philadelphia's schools, as proposed by a petition presented to the Council and approved for submission to the electors by Resolution; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authoriznng the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election," for the purpose...
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This communication transmits a proposed bill that would expand Philadelphia’s “Plan 10” and “DC Plan” retirement coverage to additional employees, including employees represented by AFSCME and District Council 33 and certain employees without a collective bargaining agreement.
Transmitting a bill amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," to expand the scope of "Plan '10" and "DC Plan" to cover additional employees, including employees represented by AFSCME, District Council 33, and certain employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, to change contribution rates, and to make technical amendments, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
October 1, 2014 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 bill: Bill No. 140519 Recommended further discussion. Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter Mayor
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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. 130950-A and 140377-A, which were passed by Council on September 18, 2014, were signed by the Mayor on October 1, 2014.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed resolution would have proposed amending Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter in preparation for returning the School District of Philadelphia to local control.
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter in preparation for a return to local Philadelphia control of the Philadelphia School District by providing for a new method and qualifications for appointing and electing the members of the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia and establishing new standards and policies to ensure academic excellence, financial responsibility, and efficient, economical, and effective operation and management of the School District of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring October 24, 2014, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day in Philadelphia.
Declaring October 24, 2014, to be Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine Day in Philadelphia to increase public awareness of the Progress, Promise, and benefits of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring October 24, 2014, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day in Philadelphia.
Declaring October 24, 2014, to be Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine Day in Philadelphia to increase public awareness of the Progress, Promise, and benefits of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted, this resolution recognizes and honors Art-Reach for its ACCESS Admission initiative.
Recognizing and honoring Art-Reach for the ACCESS Admission initiative which connects underserved populations with Philadelphia's arts and cultural institutions.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted, this resolution recognizes and honors Art-Reach for its ACCESS Admission initiative.
Recognizing and honoring Art-Reach for the ACCESS Admission initiative which connects underserved populations with Philadelphia's arts and cultural institutions.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution congratulating and honoring Hill Freedman World Academy Middle School and Norwood-Fontbonne Academy for receiving the National Blue Ribbon School Award.
Congratulating and honoring Hill Freedman World Academy Middle School and Norwood-Fontbonne Academy for winning the National Blue Ribbon School Award.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution congratulating and honoring Hill Freedman World Academy Middle School and Norwood-Fontbonne Academy for receiving the National Blue Ribbon School Award.
Congratulating and honoring Hill Freedman World Academy Middle School and Norwood-Fontbonne Academy for winning the National Blue Ribbon School Award.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution acknowledges GEAR UP’s work preparing students for higher education through tutoring, mentoring, academic preparation, and other resources.
Acknowledging the work of GEAR UP in increasing the number of students prepared to enter and succeed in higher education.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution acknowledges GEAR UP’s work preparing students for higher education through tutoring, mentoring, academic preparation, and other resources.
Acknowledging the work of GEAR UP in increasing the number of students prepared to enter and succeed in higher education.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution honors and recognizes Team Philadelphia for participating in the Federation of Gay Games 9 in Cleveland/Akron, Ohio, from August 9 through August 16, 2014.
Honoring and recognizing Team Philadelphia on their participation and dominance in the Federation of Gay Games 9 which took place in Cleveland/Akron, Ohio August 9, 2014 through August 16, 2014.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors and recognizes Team Philadelphia for participating in the Federation of Gay Games 9 in Cleveland/Akron, Ohio, from August 9 through August 16, 2014.
Honoring and recognizing Team Philadelphia on their participation and dominance in the Federation of Gay Games 9 which took place in Cleveland/Akron, Ohio August 9, 2014 through August 16, 2014.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution honors, congratulates, commends, and thanks John McNesby for his retirement after serving in the Philadelphia Police Department.
Honoring and congratulating John McNesby on the occasion of his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors, congratulates, commends, and thanks John McNesby for his retirement after serving in the Philadelphia Police Department.
Honoring and congratulating John McNesby on the occasion of his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 6045 Market Street, a City-owned property, 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 improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-fourth 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 the 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.