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 September 22, 2016 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 53 actions from September 22, 2016
This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would authorize the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of premises located at 456 N. 5th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed bill to amend Philadelphia’s rules for hospital assessments so they conform to state law.
Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Hospital Assessments,' to make changes to conform to State law, including by providing an exemption for certain cancer hospitals, all 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 approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2056 East Sergeant street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 2056 E. Sergeant Street, 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.
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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 approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1701-1717 North Fifty-second street, 1702 North Fifty-second street, 1706-1710 North Fifty-second street, 1712-1716 North Fifty-second street, 1719-1729 North Fifty-second street, 1718 North Creighton street, 1722-1724 North Creighton street, 5216 Parkside avenue, 5218-5220 Parkside avenue, 5222-5234 Parkside avenue, and 5238 Parkside avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Centennial Village LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
September 21, 20216 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature the following bill, which was passed by Council at its session on September 8, 2016. Respectfully, James F. Kenney
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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. 160398 and 160460, which were passed on September 8, 2016, were signed by the Mayor on September 21, 2016.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to reject House Bill 1885.
Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to reject House Bill No. 1885's proposal to withhold all state funding from Philadelphia.
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 Nicholas Panarella, Jr., an attorney, decorated Vietnam War veteran, and advocate for veterans and active-duty military members.
Recognizing and Honoring Nicholas Panarella, Jr., Esquire.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Nicholas Panarella, Jr., an attorney, decorated Vietnam War veteran, and advocate for veterans and active-duty military members.
Recognizing and Honoring Nicholas Panarella, Jr., Esquire.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution commemorating the 2016 Philly Black Expo and thanking the Philly Black Business Network for supporting and developing Philadelphia’s Black business leaders.
Commemorating the 2016 Philly Black Expo and Thanking the Philly Black Business Network for Cultivating the City's Black Business Leaders.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution commemorating the 2016 Philly Black Expo and thanking the Philly Black Business Network for supporting and developing Philadelphia’s Black business leaders.
Commemorating the 2016 Philly Black Expo and Thanking the Philly Black Business Network for Cultivating the City's Black Business Leaders.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized three City Council committees to hold public hearings about recent home invasions and armed robberies targeting Asian business owners in Philadelphia.
Authorizing Council's Committees on Public Safety, Commerce & Economic Development, and Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold Public hearings concerning recent home invasions and armed robberies that have victimized Asian business owners in the City.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized three City Council committees to hold public hearings about recent home invasions and armed robberies targeting Asian business owners in Philadelphia.
Authorizing Council's Committees on Public Safety, Commerce & Economic Development, and Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold Public hearings concerning recent home invasions and armed robberies that have victimized Asian business owners in the City.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution calls on Congress to pass the EACH Woman Act to restore abortion coverage for women in public insurance programs.
Calling on Congress to reinstate abortion service coverage for women enrolled in public insurance programs by enacting the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act, and further calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to provide abortion coverage in public insurance programs in Pennsylvania and lift the ban on such coverage in private insurance plans sold through the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution declared October 2016 as “Mural Arts Month” in Philadelphia.
Declaring October 2016 as "Mural Arts Month" in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution declared October 2016 as “Mural Arts Month” in Philadelphia.
Declaring October 2016 as "Mural Arts Month" in Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring Greta Greenberger upon her retirement after 25 years as City Hall’s tour director.
Honoring Greta Greenberger on her retirement after 25 years as tour director of City Hall and recognizing her dedication to the promotion and preservation of the history, heritage and beauty of this City.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring Greta Greenberger upon her retirement after 25 years as City Hall’s tour director.
Honoring Greta Greenberger on her retirement after 25 years as tour director of City Hall and recognizing her dedication to the promotion and preservation of the history, heritage and beauty of this City.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.