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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

February 18, 2016

Council Action2016-02-18
Resolution 160116

This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned properties at 1742 South Edgewood Street and 4222 Powelton Avenue 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 building and improvements thereon, situate in the Third and Sixth 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.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-02-18
Resolution 160038

The adopted resolution approved Folasade Olanipekun-Lewis’s appointment to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.

Approving the appointment of Folasade Olanipekun-Lewis to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-02-18
Resolution 160037

The resolution confirms Sozi Pedro Tulante’s appointment as Philadelphia’s City Solicitor by Mayor James F.

Confirming the appointment of Sozi Pedro Tulante, Esq., as the City Solicitor.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-02-18
Resolution 160036

This adopted resolution approved Mayor’s appointment of Clarena Tolson to the board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.

Approving the appointment of Clarena Tolson to the Board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-02-18
Resolution 160035

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Beverly Coleman to the Board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).

Approving the reappointment of Beverly Coleman to the Board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

February 11, 2016

Council Action2016-02-11
COMMUNICATION 160128

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire certain land in the 30th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, located along the Schuylkill River between South Street and Christian Street, known as 624 Rear Schuylkill Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2016-02-11
COMMUNICATION 160127

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a bill authorizing t;he Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all part of a parcel of land and any improvements located at 3033 West Glenwood Avenue, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2016-02-11
Resolution 160125

This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Daniel Quinn, a former U.S.

Recognizing and honoring Daniel Quinn, former Captain, U.S. Army, for exemplifying the highest degrees of morality and justice in the face of human rights violations while serving in Afghanistan.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-02-11
Resolution 160122

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, congratulating, and honoring Philadelphia native Zaire “Bam” Anderson for his outstanding season as a member of the Super Bowl 50 champion Denver Broncos.

Recognizing, congratulating, and honoring Zaire "Bam" Anderson on an outstanding season as a member of the Super Bowl 50 Champion Denver Broncos.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-02-11
Resolution 160119

Adopted, this resolution honors Philadelphia’s African American dentists and physicians as the 2016 Philadelphia Living Legends during the city’s commemoration of Black History Month.

Honoring and celebrating Philadelphia's African American dentists and physicians for their preservation of life, limb, health and happiness as 2016 Philadelphia Living Legends, all as part of the commemoration of Black History Month.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-02-11
Resolution 160118

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and congratulating Philadelphia native Marvin Harrison on his election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Recognizing and congratulating Philadelphia native Marvin Harrison upon being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-02-11
Resolution 160117

Adopted by City Council, this resolution recognized February 2016 as Career and Technical Education Month in Philadelphia and honored students enrolled in career and technical education programs.

Recognizing career and technical education students and programs in Philadelphia in recognition of Career and Technical Education Month in Pennsylvania.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-02-11
Resolution 160108

This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of three City-owned properties—2555 Emerald Street, 1845 East Huntingdon Street, and 2106 East Stella 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-fifth and Thirty-first 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.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-02-11
Resolution 160106

This adopted resolution calls on the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and the U.S.

Calling on the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to reform their programs for the sale of distressed mortgage notes in order to better protect homeowners from foreclosure and facilitate community redevelopment.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

February 4, 2016

Council Action2016-02-04
Resolution 160107

The lapsed resolution would have recognized Kathleen “Kat” Webb for submitting the winning name, “meterUP,” for the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s pay-by-cell parking service.

Recognizing the talents of Kathleen "Kat" Webb for her winning submission marketing "meterUP" for the City of Philadelphia and for the Philadelphia Parking Authority.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-02-04
Resolution 160102

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution congratulating and honoring Patrick Murphy on his appointment as Acting Secretary of the United States Army.

Congratulating and Honoring Patrick Murphy on his recent appointment as Acting Secretary of the United States Army.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-02-04
Resolution 160090

The adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to create a statewide local preference for contracting processes involving entities that use state or local government funds.

Urging The Pennsylvania General Assembly to legislate a State Local Preference for contracting processes involving entities using state and local government funds.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-02-04
Resolution 160084

The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 1333 South Dover 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 Thirty-sixth 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.