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 November 3, 2016 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 48 actions from November 3, 2016
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to acquire an approximately 3.4 acre property known as 4848 Island Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania together with all improvements thereon, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning the New Youth Center Facility.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property of the City of Philadelphia, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia and in cooperation with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, to undertake a Project to promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Philadelphia; authorizing and approving (i) a project including the refunding of bonds issued to finance the New Youth Center Facility, (ii) an amendment to an existing Ground Lease between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, (iii) an amendment to an existing Prime Lease between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Municipal Authority and the assignment of such amendment to a trustee and (iv) the obligation of the City of Philadelphia to pay rent under the Prime Lease, as amended, when due; approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Municipal Authority of bonds in one or more series to pay the costs of such project; authorizing certain officers of the City o...
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed bill to amend Philadelphia Code Section 17-1404, which concerns eligibility for non-competitively bid contracts and financial assistance.
Transmitting a bill amending Section 17-1404 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Eligibility for Non-Competitively Bid Contracts and Financial Assistance," to provide for requirements relating to contracts awarded pursuant to the proposed best value provisions of the Home Rule Charter, 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 providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of a amendment to The Philadelphia Home Charter establishing a Lowest Responsible Bidder provision; 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.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the establishment of Best Value Contracting Practice and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution approving the ratification and first amendment to the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Brewerytown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1408-1424 North Thirty-first street, 1415-1437 North Thirty-first street, and 1421-1427 North Thirty-second street (including 3129-3145 West Master street); and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the ratification and first amendment to the redevelopment contract with Westrum BT2, L.P. 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 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.
Transmitting a message advising Council that I signed all bills which were passed by Council at its session on October 20, 2016.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognized and celebrated veterans in Philadelphia and surrounding counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, along with Philadelphia Veterans Parade, Inc.
Recognizing and celebrating the veterans of Philadelphia and its surrounding counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, Philadelphia Veterans Parade, Inc. and the Philadelphia Veterans Advisory Commission on the occurrence of the 2016 Philadelphia Veterans Parade.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognized and celebrated veterans in Philadelphia and surrounding counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, along with Philadelphia Veterans Parade, Inc.
Recognizing and celebrating the veterans of Philadelphia and its surrounding counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, Philadelphia Veterans Parade, Inc. and the Philadelphia Veterans Advisory Commission on the occurrence of the 2016 Philadelphia Veterans Parade.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution urges the Department of Commerce’s Office of Economic Opportunity to produce its Annual Participation Report sooner.
Strongly urging the Department of Commerce's Office of Economic Opportunity to significantly hasten its production of the Annual Participation Report which is required to be provided to City Council and the Mayor on or before November 1st each year.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized City Council committees to hold hearings on how evictions and unsafe housing affect the health and well-being of low-income renters.
Authorizing the Committee on Licenses and Inspections and the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to conduct hearings concerning the impact of eviction and substandard housing on the health and wellbeing of low-income renters, and examining solutions that would improve the safety and stability of rental housing, including the right to counsel.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized City Council committees to hold hearings on how evictions and unsafe housing affect the health and well-being of low-income renters.
Authorizing the Committee on Licenses and Inspections and the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to conduct hearings concerning the impact of eviction and substandard housing on the health and wellbeing of low-income renters, and examining solutions that would improve the safety and stability of rental housing, including the right to counsel.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution honors The Links, Inc.
Honoring The Links, Inc. on the 70th Anniversary of its founding in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors The Links, Inc.
Honoring The Links, Inc. on the 70th Anniversary of its founding 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 also naming South 11th Street between Pattison Avenue and South Darien Street “Ed Snider Way.” The honorary name recognizes Ed Snider’s contributions to Philadelphia, including his role in establishing the Philadelphia Flyers and supporting youth hockey and other philanthropic efforts.
Also naming South 11th Street, between Pattison Avenue and South Darien Street, "Ed Snider Way" to honor the memory of Ed Snider and to recognize his many contributions to the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors and recognizes Torago Flint for intervening during a robbery in Rittenhouse Square Park on October 18, 2016, when he was shot while protecting two people.
Honoring and recognizing Torago Flint for his heroism and the courage and bravery he exhibited while protecting his fellow citizens in Rittenhouse Square Park on October 18, 2016.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors and recognizes Torago Flint for intervening during a robbery in Rittenhouse Square Park on October 18, 2016, when he was shot while protecting two people.
Honoring and recognizing Torago Flint for his heroism and the courage and bravery he exhibited while protecting his fellow citizens in Rittenhouse Square Park on October 18, 2016.
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 two City Council committees to hold hearings on opportunities to expand Philadelphia’s network of buffered and protected bike lanes.
Authorizing the Council Committees on Streets and Services and Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings examining the opportunities for expanding Philadelphia's network of buffered and protected bike lanes.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.