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 April 30, 2015 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 79 actions from April 30, 2015
Council Action2015-04-30
Resolution 140735Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation, appointment, powers and duties of an International Trade and Investment Authority, with the authority to establish a fund to attract overseas investment, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Procedural2015-04-30
Resolution 140735Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation, appointment, powers and duties of an International Trade and Investment Authority, with the authority to establish a fund to attract overseas investment, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Council Action2015-04-30
Bill 140724Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter establishing and defining the responsibilities of the International Trade and Investment Authority; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Procedural2015-04-30
Bill 140724Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter establishing and defining the responsibilities of the International Trade and Investment Authority; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Council Action2015-04-30
COMMUNICATION 150437Transmitting a bill authorizing the Philadelphia Housing Authority to acquire by condemnation fee simple title to certain properties located in the vicinity of 19th street to the east, 28th street to the west, Cecil B.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Council Action2015-04-30
COMMUNICATION 150436Transmitting a bill authorizing the Department of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, an approximately 0.80 acre property consisting of a portion of the elevated rail line known as the Viaduct located between North Broad Street, the north side of Noble Street, 11th Street and the south side of Callowhill Street, together with all improvements thereon and associated easements; and to lease a portion of the property to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority; all under certain terms and conditions.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Council Action2015-04-30
COMMUNICATION 150435Transmitting a bill Agreeing to participate in the "Gallery At Market East Tax Increment Financing District," if it should be created by the Council of the City of Philadelphia in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act of July 11, 1990, (P.L.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Council Action2015-04-30
COMMUNICATION 150434Transmitting a bill amending Section 9-1306 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Special Inspection Agencies and Special Inspectors," and Subsection A-902, entitled 'Building, Fuel Gas and Mechanical Code Fees,' to further provide for the registration of special inspection agencies and special inspectors, qualifications for such registrations and duties of such agencies and inspectors; and to authorize the Department of Licenses and Inspections to establish fees for obtaining special inspection certifications; all under certain terms and conditions.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Council Action2015-04-30
COMMUNICATION 150433Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Jefferson Square Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1346 South Fourth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Timothy P.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Council Action2015-04-30
COMMUNICATION 150432Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the East Poplar Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 942 North Marshall street, 948 North Marshall street, 950 North Marshall street, 962 North Marshall street, 981 North Marshall street, 983 North Marshall street, 985 North Marshall street, 987 North Marshall street, 993 North Marshall street, 995 North Marshall street, 996-998 North Marshall street, 1010 North Marshall street and 1012 North Marshall street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with BMK Properties, LLC 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.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Council Action2015-04-30
COMMUNICATION 150431April 30, 2015 TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted April 30, 2015, Bill No.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Council Action2015-04-30
COMMUNICATION 150430April 28, 2015 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Section 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.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Council Action2015-04-30
COMMUNICATION 150429Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Council Action2015-04-30
Resolution 150428Declaring May 2015 to be Hepatitis Awareness Month in Philadelphia to recognize and support the joint efforts of "Hep B United Philadelphia" and "Hepatitis C Allies of Philadelphia" coalitions aimed at raising the profile of Viral Hepatitis as an urgent local health priority.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Unanimous2015-04-30
Resolution 150428Declaring May 2015 to be Hepatitis Awareness Month in Philadelphia to recognize and support the joint efforts of "Hep B United Philadelphia" and "Hepatitis C Allies of Philadelphia" coalitions aimed at raising the profile of Viral Hepatitis as an urgent local health priority.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Council Action2015-04-30
Resolution 150427Recognizing, honoring, and thanking The Jack Costello Boxing Club for its contributions to the community and The City of Philadelphia through its work with youngsters teaching them discipline, respect, and self-confidence.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Unanimous2015-04-30
Resolution 150427Recognizing, honoring, and thanking The Jack Costello Boxing Club for its contributions to the community and The City of Philadelphia through its work with youngsters teaching them discipline, respect, and self-confidence.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Unanimous2015-04-30
Resolution 150426Agreeing to participate in the "Gallery At Market East Tax Increment Financing District," if it should be created by the Council of the City of Philadelphia in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act of July 11, 1990, (P.L.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.