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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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Meeting date

April 21, 2016

Council Action2016-04-21
Resolution 160351

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing April 30 as Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Day, honoring the contributions of the Vietnamese-American community to Philadelphia’s cultural, religious, political, and business life.

Recognizing April 30th as Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Day as a Symbol of the Contributions of the Vietnamese-American Community in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-21
Resolution 160350

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing Freedom Theatre on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

Honoring and Recognizing Freedom Theatre on the Occasion of its 50th Anniversary.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-21
Resolution 160349

The adopted resolution proclaimed April 29 through May 7, 2016, as the sixth annual Philly Tech Week presented by Comcast.

Proclaiming the Week of April 29, 2016 to May 7, 2016 as the Sixth Annual Philly Tech Week Presented by Comcast, and Honoring the Broad and Vibrant Philadelphia Technology Community.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-21
Resolution 160348

City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing Central High School’s RoboLancers robotics team for qualifying for the FIRST World Championship after receiving its second consecutive and fourth-ever Chairman’s Award.

Honoring and recognizing the Central High School Robotics Team, the RoboLancers, on qualifying for the FIRST World Championship by virtue of their second consecutive and fourth ever Chairman's Award, the highest honor in FIRST robotics.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-21
Resolution 160347

The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Opera Philadelphia for its nomination in the Best Opera Company category at the 2016 International Opera Awards.

Recognizing and honoring Opera Philadelphia for their nomination in the Best Opera Company category in the 2016 International Opera Awards.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-21
Resolution 160340

City Council adopted a resolution honoring Reverend Joseph Campellone, O.S.F.S., for his 2016 induction into the Father Judge High School Hall of Fame.

Honoring Reverend Joseph Campellone, O.S.F.S. on His 2016 Induction into the Father Judge High School Hall of Fame.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-21
Resolution 160320

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution naming the 3600 block of Hamilton Street “In-Ho Oh Memorial Way.” The designation honors the memory, life, and lasting legacy of In-Ho Oh.

Also naming the 3600 block of Hamilton Street "In-Ho Oh Memorial Way" to honor the memory of In-Ho Oh and to recognize his life and memorialize his lasting legacy.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-21
Resolution 160315

The adopted resolution calls for a City historic marker to be installed in front of the Quaker Meetinghouse at 4th and Arch Streets.

Calling for the installation of a City Historic Marker in front of the Quaker Meetinghouse at 4th & Arch Streets and for the dedication of this marker to occur during the Democratic National Convention, July 25 to 28, 2016, when over 400 LGBT activists from every state will be in Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-21
Resolution 160310

The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings about how Philadelphia procures professional services, capital programs, and commodities.

Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to conduct hearings to examine the inclusiveness, transparency and efficiency of the City of Philadelphia's processes for the procurement of professional services, capital programs and commodities.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-21
Resolution 160309

City Council approved a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract for redeveloping the property at 809 West Tioga Street in the West Fairhill/East Tioga/Hunting Park Urban Renewal Area.

Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Fairhill/East Tioga/Hunting Park Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 809 West Tioga street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with William E. Gonzalez and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-21
Resolution 160308

Adopted legislation authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer the City-owned property at 2719 North 29th Street 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 Twenty-eighth 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.

Council Action2016-04-21
Resolution 160307

City Council adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority redevelopment contract for 1507 Frankford Avenue in the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area.

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 1507 Frankford avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 1507 Frankford City Associates, LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-21
Resolution 160306

This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 2312 North 25th 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 Twenty-eighth 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.

Council Action2016-04-21
Resolution 160259

This lapsed resolution would have authorized the City Council Committee on Disabled & Persons With Special Needs to hold hearings about efforts to meet the demand for services for children and adults with autism, including work by the Philadelphia Autism Project.

Authorizing the Committee on Disabled & Persons With Special Needs to hold hearings regarding ongoing efforts to meet the demand for services among children and adults with Autism by groups like the Philadelphia Autism Project.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

April 20, 2016

Council Action2016-04-20
Resolution 160180

The lapsed resolution would have approved a revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2017 through 2021, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2016.

Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2017 through 2021, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2016, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an Ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-20
Bill 160172

This enacted bill adopts Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2017.

Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2017.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-20
Bill 160171

This enacted ordinance adopts Philadelphia’s Fiscal 2017 Capital Budget, totaling $2,542,806,242, for capital projects during the fiscal year from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017.

To adopt a Fiscal 2017 Capital Budget.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-20
Bill 160170

The enacted bill adopts a Capital Program covering Fiscal Years 2017 through 2022.

To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2017-2022 inclusive.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.