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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November 17, 2016
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 160612, 160617, 160774, 160775 and 160843, which were passed by Council on October 27, 2016, were signed by the Mayor on Nobember 16, 2016.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming January 13, 2017, as Korean American Day in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming January 13, 2017 as Korean American Day in the City of Philadelphia to Celebrate and Commemorate the Proud Heritage of Korean Americans and their Invaluable Contributions to Enhancing the City's Culture, Economy, and the Founding Ideals of Independence and Democracy.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing Judith Bernstein-Baker upon her retirement from HIAS Pennsylvania.
Honoring and recognizing the heart-driven, impactful and life-changing career of Judith Bernstein-Baker in service to Philadelphia's vibrant community of immigrants and refugees.
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City Council adopted a resolution congratulating, honoring, and recognizing former La Salle University and Sacramento Kings basketball player Lionel “L-Train” Simmons for his induction into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
Congratulating, honoring, and recognizing former LaSalle University and Sacramento Kings forward Lionel "L-Train" Simmons for his induction into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
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The adopted resolution honors and recognizes Young Involved Philadelphia and congratulates the organization on its seventh annual State of Young Philly Week, held November 11–19, 2016.
Honoring and recognizing Young Involved Philadelphia and congratulating the organization on the event of its 7th annual State of Young Philly Week.
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This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Philadelphia’s Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, on its 90th anniversary.
Recognizing and Honoring the Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated(r) on its 90th Anniversary and celebrating the Omega Omega Chapter's history, accomplishments and ongoing commitment of service to all mankind.
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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.
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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.
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The adopted resolution calls on the Philadelphia Police Department and Department of Commerce to develop, within the next three fiscal years, a plan to equip every major commercial corridor in Philadelphia with surveillance cameras.
Calling on the Philadelphia Police Department and the Department of Commerce to develop a plan to equip every major commercial corridor within Philadelphia with surveillance cameras within the next three fiscal years.
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City Council adopted a resolution approving the ratification and first amendment of a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract for properties in the Brewerytown Urban Renewal Area at specified addresses on North 31st, North 32nd, and West Master Streets.
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.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of three City-owned properties—1300 West Auburn Street, 1017 North Leithgow Street, and 1118 North 4th Street—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 lot or piece of ground with the building and improvements thereon, situate in the Fifth and Thirty-seventh Wards 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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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution adding “Rev.
Adding Rev. William J. Shaw Way to the street signs on the 100 and 200 blocks of South 53rd Street between Chestnut and Walnut Streets in recognition of Rev. Shaw's 60 remarkable years of ministry and service to the West Philadelphia Community.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution adding the honorary name “Grace H.
Adding Grace H. Daniels Way to the street signs on the 800 block 46th Street between Parrish and Westminster in honor of Grace Daniels, a mother in the West Philadelphia Community and an advocate for helping others.
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The adopted resolution urges President Obama and Congress to require a change to the federal Renewable Fuel Standard so that companies blending renewable fuels, rather than gasoline and diesel refiners and importers, would be responsible for handling compliance credits.
Urging President Obama and the United States Congress to require the United States Department of Environmental Protection to change the "obligated party" mechanism in the Renewable Fuel Standard program, from refiners and importers of gasoline and diesel to the companies who blend renewable fuels in order to avoid adverse economic impacts caused by the Renewable Identification Numbers compliance mechanism.
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Meeting date
November 16, 2016
This enacted bill authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for City use of space at 456 N.
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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This enacted bill authorizes the City to acquire some or all of about half an acre of land along the Delaware River and Delaware River Trail, connecting to Penn Treaty Park, for public parks and recreation.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest such as an easement, by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Delaware River Trail connecting to Penn Treaty Park, and authorizing an agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the PRA to act as the City's condemnation agent, under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of Philadelphia, to accept an assignment of an easement agreement for property at 1143–51 Delaware Avenue, along the Delaware River near Penn Treaty Park.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept an assignment of an easement agreement pertaining to property along the Delaware River bounded by North Delaware Avenue, Penn Treaty Park, the Delaware River and Shackamaxon Street (extended to the Delaware River), commonly known as 1143-51 Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property and Director of Commerce to acquire about 20.8 acres known as Parcel G, bounded by Island and Bartram Avenues and I-95, including the improvements on the land.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to acquire approximately 20.8 acres of land known as Parcel G, bounded by Island and Bartram Avenues and I-95, together with all improvements thereon, all under certain terms and conditions.
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