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 October 23, 2014 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 69 actions from October 23, 2014
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 3146 Diamond street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Diamond Street Housing Partnership II, LP 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 Redevelopment Authority.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
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October 22, 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 bills: Bill No. 140647 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140652 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140719 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140651 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140633 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140648 Recommended for approval Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Nutter
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
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Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 130693-A, which was passed by Council on October 9, 2014, was signed by the Mayor on October 22, 2014.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
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October 22, 2014 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I hereby return Bill No. 140514-A, which was passed by Council at its session on October 9, 2014. Respctfully, Michael A. Nutter
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted City Council Resolution commemorating the dedication of an official Pennsylvania historical marker honoring Thomas Edison High School and its former students who died in the Vietnam War.
Commemorating the dedication of an official State historical marker that recognizes and honors Edison High School and its former students who died in the Vietnam War.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted City Council Resolution commemorating the dedication of an official Pennsylvania historical marker honoring Thomas Edison High School and its former students who died in the Vietnam War.
Commemorating the dedication of an official State historical marker that recognizes and honors Edison High School and its former students who died in the Vietnam War.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring Rosalind McKelvey for her commitment to services for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents of the Eighth Council District.
Honoring Rosalind McKelvey for her commitment and dedication to services for the deaf and hard of hearing residents of the Eighth Council District.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring Rosalind McKelvey for her commitment to services for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents of the Eighth Council District.
Honoring Rosalind McKelvey for her commitment and dedication to services for the deaf and hard of hearing residents of the Eighth Council District.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Steve “USS” Cunningham, a Philadelphia native and Germantown High School graduate, on his boxing victory at the 2300 Arena.
Honoring heavyweight boxer, Philadelphia native, and Germantown High School graduate, Steve "USS" Cunningham on his recent boxing victory at the 2300 Arena.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Steve “USS” Cunningham, a Philadelphia native and Germantown High School graduate, on his boxing victory at the 2300 Arena.
Honoring heavyweight boxer, Philadelphia native, and Germantown High School graduate, Steve "USS" Cunningham on his recent boxing victory at the 2300 Arena.
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 Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about how bed bug infestations affect physical and mental health, and about the rights and responsibilities of tenants, landlords, employers, employees, and other affected people.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to conduct hearings concerning the impact of bed bugs on physical and mental health, the rights and responsibilities of dealing with bed bug infestation and to commission a bed bug task force to determine best management practices and recommendations.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about how bed bug infestations affect physical and mental health, and about the rights and responsibilities of tenants, landlords, employers, employees, and other affected people.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to conduct hearings concerning the impact of bed bugs on physical and mental health, the rights and responsibilities of dealing with bed bug infestation and to commission a bed bug task force to determine best management practices and recommendations.
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 congratulates the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society for the 2014 Philadelphia Flower Show receiving 17 awards from the International Festivals and Events Association.
Honoring and congratulating the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society 2014 Flower Show for winning 17 awards, including being named the world's best event, by the International Festivals and Events Association.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors and congratulates the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society for the 2014 Philadelphia Flower Show receiving 17 awards from the International Festivals and Events Association.
Honoring and congratulating the Pennsylvania 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 This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes the health benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables and urges Philadelphia residents to participate in “Meatless Mondays.” It encourages replacing meat with other foods one day a week as a way to improve health.
Recognizing and reaffirming the City of Philadelphia's commitment toward the benefits of a diet high in fruits and vegetables, and urging residents to participate in "Meatless Mondays" in order to improve their health.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognizes the health benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables and urges Philadelphia residents to participate in “Meatless Mondays.” It encourages replacing meat with other foods one day a week as a way to improve health.
Recognizing and reaffirming the City of Philadelphia's commitment toward the benefits of a diet high in fruits and vegetables, and urging residents to participate in "Meatless Mondays" in order to improve their health.
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, without payment, conditional ownership of 14 City-owned properties on South Bouvier and South Colorado streets in Philadelphia’s 36th 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 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.
Adopted legislation authorizing the City to transfer conditional ownership of City-owned properties at 1914 Ellsworth Street and 1927 and 1929 Manton Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.
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.