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 February 12, 2015 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 67 actions from February 12, 2015
Adopted, this resolution recognizes and honors the legacy of Dr.
Recognizing and honoring the legacy of Dr. George J. Beichl for his bravery as a prisoner of war, his work at Saint Joseph's University as a professor and chair of the chemistry department, and for his significant contributions to the Philadelphia German-American community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings about ways to increase surveillance cameras across Philadelphia under the Philadelphia Police Department’s Safety Cam Program.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to conduct hearings to explore new methods to increase surveillance cameras throughout the City that satisfy the guidelines of the Philadelphia Police Department Safety Cam Program, such as a tax abatement to offset the cost for camera installation and mandatory camera installation for nuisance businesses, among other initiatives, in order to increase efforts to reduce crime and promote public safety in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings about ways to increase surveillance cameras across Philadelphia under the Philadelphia Police Department’s Safety Cam Program.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to conduct hearings to explore new methods to increase surveillance cameras throughout the City that satisfy the guidelines of the Philadelphia Police Department Safety Cam Program, such as a tax abatement to offset the cost for camera installation and mandatory camera installation for nuisance businesses, among other initiatives, in order to increase efforts to reduce crime and promote public safety in the City of Philadelphia.
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 celebrating the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey’s 2015 Women’s Initiative and recognizing Reverend Dr.
Celebrating the 2015 United Way's Women's Initiative by recognizing Reverend Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution celebrating the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey’s 2015 Women’s Initiative and recognizing Reverend Dr.
Celebrating the 2015 United Way's Women's Initiative by recognizing Reverend Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted resolution recognizing and congratulating Philadelphia University basketball coach Herb Magee for earning his 1,000th college basketball victory and for his years of dedication and service to the university’s team.
Recognizing and Congratulating Philadelphia University's Herb Magee on earning his 1,000th career win in college basketball and for his years of dedication and service to Philadelphia University's college basketball team.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted resolution recognizing and congratulating Philadelphia University basketball coach Herb Magee for earning his 1,000th college basketball victory and for his years of dedication and service to the university’s team.
Recognizing and Congratulating Philadelphia University's Herb Magee on earning his 1,000th career win in college basketball and for his years of dedication and service to Philadelphia University's college basketball team.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution names the 2200 block of Winton Street, between Snyder Avenue and Jackson Street, “Wild Bill Way.” It honors Bill Guarnere, a Philadelphia World War II paratrooper, for his dedication, love of Philadelphia, heroism, and sacrifice, and provides an engrossed copy to his friends and family.
Also naming the 2200 block of Winton Street, between the intersections with Snyder Avenue and Jackson Street, as "Wild Bill Way" in recognition of Bill Guarnere's pure dedication to fellow man, love for the City of Philadelphia, and his heroism and willingness to sacrifice all for his Country.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring, recognizing, and commending Prince Hall Shrinedom for its Masonic principles and charitable service to Philadelphia.
Honoring, recognizing and commending the "Prince Hall Shrinedom" for embracing all of the basic fundamental concepts of the Masonic Order and for giving back to the Philadelphia Community.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring, recognizing, and commending Prince Hall Shrinedom for its Masonic principles and charitable service to Philadelphia.
Honoring, recognizing and commending the "Prince Hall Shrinedom" for embracing all of the basic fundamental concepts of the Masonic Order and for giving back to the Philadelphia Community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about ending child hunger in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings regarding ending child hunger in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about ending child hunger in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings regarding ending child hunger in the City of Philadelphia.
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 honoring Teenshop, Inc.
Honoring Teenshop, Inc. and Founder Elleanor Jean Hendley on its 30th Anniversary.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Teenshop, Inc.
Honoring Teenshop, Inc. and Founder Elleanor Jean Hendley on its 30th Anniversary.
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 authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of three City-owned properties—2319 Germantown Avenue, 302 Master Street, and 2618 and 2620 West Silver Street—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 Eighteenth, Twenty-eighth and Thirty-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.
Adopted legislation approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 1227 North Leithgow 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 1227 North Leithgow street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Home Solutions Group, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Philadelphia 76ers La Liga del Barrio on its 15th anniversary.
Honoring the Philadelphia 76ers La Liga Del Barrio on its 15th Anniversary.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Philadelphia 76ers La Liga del Barrio on its 15th anniversary.
Honoring the Philadelphia 76ers La Liga Del Barrio on its 15th Anniversary.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.