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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Other actions actions from the October 23, 2014 meeting.
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Showing 1-14 of 14 actions from October 23, 2014
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This adopted resolution honors and congratulates Meneko Spigner McBeth, a medical-surgical nurse at Temple University Hospital, for winning Frito-Lay’s 2014 “Do Us A Flavor” contest with her Kettle Cooked Wasabi Ginger chip.
Honoring and Congratulating Meneko Spigner McBeth for winning the 2014 Frito-Lay "Do Us A Flavor" contest
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The adopted resolution amends Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2015 budget for Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds.
Amending Resolution No. 140528, approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2015.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of five City-owned properties 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.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of specified City-owned properties in the Twenty-ninth and Forty-seventh Wards 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 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.
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The enacted measure provided for a May 19, 2015, special election on whether to amend Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter to call on the Pennsylvania General Assembly and governor to abolish the School Reform Commission and return local control of Philadelphia’s schools.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 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 authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
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