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 8, 2015 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 78 actions from October 8, 2015
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 271 and abandoning of a certain right of way reserved for drainage purposes which extends from Callowhill Street to Willow Street, west of Third Street, under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the vacating of Byberry Road (not on City Plan) from the terminus of Byberry Road as plotted on the City Plan, approximately one-thousand one-hundred ninety-six feet eastwardly, southwardly, and southeastwardly from Woodhaven Road, to the City of Philadelphia-Bucks County Line, under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmits a proposed bill that would change Philadelphia’s rules for City and private waste collection, including separating recyclable materials from other waste.
Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," to make changes relating to: City collection of waste; separation of recyclable materials from other waste for City and private collection; private collection of waste for those not eligible to receive City collection; planning, reporting, education and signage requirements applicable with respect to certain regulated premises; providing for penalties and enforcement; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed bill that would prohibit establishments providing health care services, including places that sell pharmaceutical drugs, from selling tobacco products, electronic smoking devices, and unapproved nicotine delivery products.
Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," to prohibit the sale of tobacco products, electronic smoking devices, and unapproved nicotine delivery products at establishments where health care services are provided, including where pharmaceutical drugs are sold; amending definitions and enforcement provisions related to retail permits for the sale of cigarettes and tobacco; and providing for penalties for certain sales of cigarettes, tobacco and electronic smoking devices and unapproved nicotine delivery products; all under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication concerns a proposed resolution about the City receiving 911 subscriber and consumer fees for local use under Pennsylvania law.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the receipt by the City of 911 subscriber and consumer fees for local use, as provided by Chapter 53 (911 Emergency Communication Services) of Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, 35 Pa. C.S. §5306.1.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of several City-owned properties in Philadelphia’s Thirty-ninth 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-ninth 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 resolution authorizing Philadelphia to receive money from Pennsylvania’s 911 Fund, which is funded by 911 subscriber and consumer fees.
Authorizing the receipt by the City of 911 subscriber and consumer fees for local use, as provided by Chapter 53 (911 Emergency Communication Services) of Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, 35 Pa. C.S. §5306.1.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, a conditional ownership interest in the City-owned property at 234 North Salford Street 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 lot or piece of ground with the building and improvements thereon, situate in the Fourth 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.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring George Ricchezza for more than 42 years of service to SEIU Local 32 BJ, the labor community, and the School District of Philadelphia.
Recognizing and honoring George Ricchezza for his 42 years of loyal service to The Labor Community and School District of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring George Ricchezza for more than 42 years of service to SEIU Local 32 BJ, the labor community, and the School District of Philadelphia.
Recognizing and honoring George Ricchezza for his 42 years of loyal service to The Labor Community and School District of Philadelphia.
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 Judge Marjorie Rendell for her contributions to Philadelphia as a judge, former First Lady of Pennsylvania, and advocate for civics education.
Honoring and congratulating the Honorable Judge Marjorie Rendell for her contributions to the City of Philadelphia as a Judge, a First Lady, and an advocate for civics education.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors and congratulates Judge Marjorie Rendell for her contributions to Philadelphia as a judge, former First Lady of Pennsylvania, and advocate for civics education.
Honoring and congratulating the Honorable Judge Marjorie Rendell for her contributions to the City of Philadelphia as a Judge, a First Lady, and an advocate for civics education.
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 recognizing Jack Ferguson for his leadership and accomplishments as President and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Recognizing and acknowledging Jack Ferguson for his leadership and accomplishments as President & CEO of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, and for his exemplary contribution to Philadelphia's hospitality & tourism industry.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Jack Ferguson for his leadership and accomplishments as President and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Recognizing and acknowledging Jack Ferguson for his leadership and accomplishments as President & CEO of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, and for his exemplary contribution to Philadelphia's hospitality & tourism industry.
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’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 2724 West George 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 Twenty-ninth 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.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned properties at 5500 Angora Terrace and 807 North 40th 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 improvement thereon, situate in the Twenty-fourth and Fifty-first 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.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of the vacant, City-owned property at 2540 North 9th 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 lot or piece of ground with the building and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-seventh 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.
The enacted ordinance adds licensing conditions for food establishments with permanent locations in Philadelphia.
Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by amending Section 6-503, entitled "Licenses and Permits," by adding certain conditions for food establishments to obtain a license; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.