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 April 28, 2016 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 23 actions from April 28, 2016
This communication, now placed on file, transmitted a proposed bill that would extend the deadline for complying with conditions tied to a 2009 ordinance concerning changes to the City Plan and the vacation of portions of Forty-Seventh Street and Aspen Street.
Transmitting a bill amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 090120) approved April 15, 2009, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 107 and 130 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Forty-Seventh Street from Fairmount Avenue to Brown Street; striking from the City Plan and vacating Aspen Street from Forty-Seventh Street to Markoe Street; and reserving on the City Plan, and authorizing City acceptance of, rights of way for various purposes within the lines of Forty-Seventh Street and Aspen Street being stricken; all under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
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This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would amend Philadelphia’s 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard.
Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard," to revise the benefits required to be provided in connection with application of the Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage Standard, under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to lease to the Rosemary Montagno Senior Center, Inc., the premises located at 12601 Townsend Road, under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
April 26, 2016 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 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. 160222 Bill No. 160223 Bill No. 160227 Bill No. 160228 Bill No. 160246 Bill No. 160271 Bill No. 160272 Bill No. 160275 Bill No. 160276 Bill No. 160277 Bill No. 160300 Bill No. 160302 Respectfully submitted James F. Kenney Mayor
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This communication advised City Council that Bill Nos.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 160013, 160018-AA, 160113 and 160202, which were passed by Council on April 14, 2016, were signed by he Mayor on April 26, 2016.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution encouraging residents to participate in the 11th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 30, 2016.
Encouraging All Philadelphians to Participate in the 11th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 30, 2016 as a Means of Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Opera Philadelphia for its nomination as Best Opera Company at the 2016 International Opera Awards.
Recognizing and honoring Opera Philadelphia on their prestigious nomination as the Best Opera Company at the 2016 International Opera Awards.
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City Council adopted a resolution designating May 6 through May 12, 2016, as Nurses Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing and designating May 6 through May 12, 2016 as Nurses Week in the City of Philadelphia to honor the critical work nurses do each day to care for the health and well being of Philadelphians of all ages.
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City Council adopted a resolution designating May 1, 2016, as International Workers’ Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing and designating May 1, 2016 as International Workers' Day, a day to honor and celebrate the manifold achievements of workers, and the historical and continuing struggle of labor movements for justice and fair working conditions.
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Adopted resolution recognizing and proclaiming May 1 through May 7 as Public Service Recognition Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing and proclaiming the week of May 1st through May 7th as Public Service Recognition Week in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating all the men and women who have answered the call to serve our City and our communities as government employees.
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Adopted City Council resolution honoring the life and mourning the loss of Samuel Staten, Sr.
Honoring the life and mourning the loss of Samuel Staten, Sr.
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This adopted resolution recognizes and honors seven Philadelphia School District principals who received the 2016 Lindback Award for distinguished leadership.
Recognizing and honoring the seven Philadelphia school principals who received the 2016 Lindback Award for distinguished principal leadership.
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City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and observing May 2 through May 6, 2016, as “Construction Safety Week” in Philadelphia.
Recognizing and observing May 2 through May 6, 2016 as "Construction Safety Week" in the City of Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the memory and celebrating the life of Barbara Daniel-Cox, a development consultant, communications professional, event planner, educator, community activist, and civil rights advocate.
Honoring the Memory and Celebrating the Life of Barbara Daniel-Cox.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution commending Rising Queens for its third mentoring weekend, “Young Ladies on the Rise: Marvelous Mothers Edition.” Rising Queens provides mentoring and personal and professional development programs for girls and women, including after-school programs for girls ages 10 to 18.
Commending The Rising Queens on Their 3rd Mentoring Weekend Entitled, Young Ladies on the Rise "Marvelous Mothers Edition".
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution congratulating Barbara Ortiz Howard for leading the local Women on 20’s campaign to place a woman, including Harriet Tubman, on the $20 bill.
Congratulating Barbara Ortiz Howard for Leading the Local Women on 20's Campaign to Place a Woman on the Twenty Dollar Bill.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer, at no cost, conditional ownership of three City-owned parcels at 2787 Emerald Street (Parcels C, D, and F) 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 Twenty-fifth 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.
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer title to 1908 E.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of certain properties located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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