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.
Action types
Council actions
Other actions actions from the March 10, 2016 meeting.
Meeting dates
Showing 1-12 of 12 actions from March 10, 2016
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District that will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, Unit Nos. 2 & 3, identified by house number and street address as 5852 Race street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Danielle M. Carson-Varns and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, Unit Nos. 2 and 3, identified by house number and street address as 5146 Wyalusing avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Danielle M. Carson-Varns and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 160008, 160011, 160014, 160017, 160071, 160092 and 160093, which were passed by Council on February 25, 2016, were signed by the Mayor on March 8, 2016.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts on its 50th anniversary.
Recognizing and honoring The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts for serving and representing Philadelphia as a legendary institution of jazz performance and education on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring March 10 as Harriet Tubman Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing and honoring March 10th as Harriet Tubman Day in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes Startup PHL Presents: Amplify Philly SXSW Edition, a partnership of 30 public and private organizations.
Acknowledging and recognizing Startup PHL Presents: Amplify Philly SXSW Edition, a partnership of 30 public and private organizations, that have joined together to highlight Philadelphia's startup and tech community and promote Philadelphia as a hub for startups at the South by Southwest Conference & Festival taking place March 11th through March 20th in Austin, Texas.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Philadelphia Gas Works on its 180th anniversary.
Honoring the Philadelphia Gas Works on the occasion of its 180th Anniversary.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to consider Senate Bill 95, introduced by Senator Larry Farnese on March 31, 2015, concerning protections against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs).
Urging The Pennsylvania General Assembly to consider Senate Bill 95 introduced by Senator Larry Farnese on March 31, 2015 regarding Anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) legislation.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution also names the 1900 and 2000 blocks of South Cecil Street “Marsha Moore Way.” The honorary street name recognizes Marsha Moore’s life, community service, and lasting legacy in Philadelphia.
Also naming the 1900 and 2000 blocks of S. Cecil Street "Marsha Moore Way" to honor the memory of Marsha Moore and to recognize her life and memorialize her lasting legacy.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 46 South Forty-fourth Street within the 45th & Sansom Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the 45th & Sansom Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 46 South Forty-fourth street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 4644 South, LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted measure extends Philadelphia’s real estate tax exemption program for longtime owner-occupants of residential properties.
Amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties," by extending the time for which such exemptions are available, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.