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 March 2, 2017 meeting.
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Showing 19-28 of 28 actions from March 2, 2017
The adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill 160895 to City Council so the Council can reconsider its vote on the bill.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 160895, entitled "An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation, appointment, powers and duties of a Philadelphia Community Reinvestment Commission; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution honors the Saint Hubert High School Bowling Team for winning the 2017 Philadelphia Catholic League Championship.
Honoring the Saint Hubert's Bowling Team on Winning the 2017 Philadelphia Catholic League Championship.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Wynne Alexander for her work in journalism, radio, music, education, and civil rights.
Recognizing and Honoring Wynne Alexander for her many accomplishments in the fields of journalism, radio, and music and applauding her unwavering dedication to civil rights in this country and her sincere desire to make this country a more equitable place for all.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Cheyney University of Pennsylvania on the occasion of its 180th Founders Day celebration.
Honoring Cheyney University of Pennsylvania on the Occasion of its 180th Founders Day celebration.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized a Special Committee on Regulatory Review and Reform made up of Council members and community members appointed by the Council President.
Authorizing the creation of a "Special Committee on Regulatory Review and Reform," to identify archaic, superfluous, and confusing provisions in The Philadelphia Code and in departmental regulations; and to recommend revisions that streamline, clarify and enhance the City's regulatory environment, for the purpose of accelerating the growth of well-paying jobs in Philadelphia while ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging Congress to support H.R.
Urging Congress to vote in favor of H.R. 922, the Rehabilitation of Historic Schools Act of 2017, which amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow rehabilitation expenditures for public school buildings to qualify for rehabilitation credit, which would help the School District of Philadelphia with addressing its nearly 12,000 outstanding repairs that total almost $5 billion.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 2350 North Fairhill Street, including its buildings and improvements, 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 improvements thereon, situate in the Nineteenth 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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of 2524 North Mascher 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 Nineteenth 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.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer title to 138 W.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Land Bank’s 2017 Strategic Plan, Performance Report, and policies for acquiring and disposing of property.
Approving the 2017 Strategic Plan, Performance Report, Acquisition Policies and Disposition Policies of the Philadelphia Land Bank.
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