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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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Unanimous actions actions from the October 16, 2014 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 27 actions from October 16, 2014

Unanimous2014-10-16
Resolution 140817

Celebrating, honoring, and thanking American veterans of the Vietnam War.

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

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

Unanimous2014-10-16
Resolution 140816

Celebrating, Honoring, and Thanking American Veterans of the Korean War.

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

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

Unanimous2014-10-16
Resolution 140815

Honoring and Recognizing the Organizations, Institutions, and Hosts of the 8th Council District's Community Summer Events for their Commitment and Dedication to Building Community, Supporting Youth and Families, and Providing Safe and Positive Summer Activities.

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

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

Unanimous2014-10-16
Resolution 140814

Honoring Anthony H.

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

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

Unanimous2014-10-16
Resolution 140813

Honoring and congratulating the Philadelphia Horticultural Society 2014 Flower Show for winning 17 awards, including being named the world's best event, by the International Festivals and Events Association.

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

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

Unanimous2014-10-16
Resolution 140812

Appointing Jay S.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2014-10-16
Resolution 140811

Confirming the appointment of JoAnn A.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2014-10-16
Resolution 140810

Recognizing October as Health Literacy Month.

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

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

Unanimous2014-10-16
Resolution 140809

Declaring Thursday October 16, 2014 as World Food Day in Philadelphia, and join the global community in a commitment to come together to eradicate hunger and recognize the service of the many volunteers and organizations who work to end hunger in Philadelphia.

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

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

Unanimous2014-10-16
Resolution 140808

Amending Resolution No.

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

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

Unanimous2014-10-16
Resolution 140807

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-sixth 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.

Unanimous2014-10-16
Resolution 140806

Honoring, recognizing and commending Susan G.

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

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

Unanimous2014-10-16
Resolution 140805

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 Twenty-ninth & Forty-seventh Wards 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.

Unanimous2014-10-16
Bill 140804

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising the Center City East Overlay use regulations for Personal Credit Establishments, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2014-10-16
Bill 140803

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Knights Road, Red Lion Road, East Keswick Road, Morrell Avenue, East Crown Avenue, and Clarendon Avenue.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2014-10-16
Bill 140802-A

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by prohibiting group day cares in certain residential zoning districts, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2014-10-16
Bill 140801

Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by adding a new Section 19-1808, entitled "Authorization of School District Nicotine Products Tax," and by amending Chapter 19-3700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tobacco and Tobacco-Related Products Tax," by increasing the rates of the existing tax and by authorizing the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the privilege of selling at retail electronic cigarettes and nicotine solutions, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2014-10-16
Bill 140800

Authorizing the Public Property Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept from The School District of Philadelphia title to a certain approximately .81 acre parcel of land known as 3600 N.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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