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 November 13, 2014 meeting.
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Showing 19-25 of 25 actions from November 13, 2014
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring November 2014 as Adoption Month in Philadelphia and expressing support for National Adoption Month.
Expressing support of National Adoption Month and declaring November 2014 to be Adoption Month in Philadelphia and recognize the Philadelphia Department of Human Services for their work to assure stability in the lives of children who are waiting for families.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors and recognizes Chief Deputy Commissioner Dennis Lee as he departs the Office of the City Commissioner of Philadelphia.
Honoring Chief Deputy Commissioner Dennis Lee on his departure from the Office of the City Commissioner of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee of the Whole to hold hearings on opportunities to further establish Philadelphia and the surrounding region as an energy hub.
Authorizing City Council's Committee of the Whole to hold hearings to fully explore opportunities to further establish the Philadelphia region as an energy hub.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop the property at 3146 Diamond Street in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.
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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution also names Leidy Avenue between Girard Avenue and 42nd Street “Dr.
Also naming Leidy Avenue between Girard Avenue and 42nd Street "Dr. Joseph Ginyard Way" to honor the memory of Dr. Joseph Ginyard and to recognize his life and memorialize his lasting legacy.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s residential zoning rules to prohibit group day cares in certain residential zoning districts where they previously required special-exception approval.
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.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance expands Philadelphia’s tax credit for businesses that hire qualifying veterans.
Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled, "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by providing for an expanded tax credit for employment of veterans; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.