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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

March 5, 2015

Meeting date

March 4, 2015

Council Action2015-03-04
Resolution 141039

This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings about increasing Philadelphia’s minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings regarding increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour in the City of Philadelphia.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-03-04
Bill 150054

This enacted bill authorizes Thomas Jefferson University to construct, own, and maintain two lighted bollards in the public right-of-way near 1008 Locust Street.

Authorizing Thomas Jefferson University to construct, own and maintain lighted bollard right-of-way encroachments within the public right-of-way at 1008 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-03-04
Bill 150053

This enacted ordinance legalizes an existing retaining wall and related walls and steps that extend into the public sidewalk right-of-way at 1806 Emerson Street.

Legalizing an existing retaining wall encroaching on the public right-of-way at 1806 Emerson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19152, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

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Council Action2015-03-04
Bill 150003

The enacted ordinance authorizes the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania to build, own, and maintain a temporary pedestrian bridge over the public right-of-way near 3400 Civic Center Boulevard and 1 Convention Avenue.

Authorizing the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania to construct, own and maintain a temporary pedestrian bridge right-of-way encroachment within the public right-of-way at 3400 Civic Center Boulevard and 1 Convention Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

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Council Action2015-03-04
Bill 150003

The enacted ordinance authorizes the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania to build, own, and maintain a temporary pedestrian bridge over the public right-of-way near 3400 Civic Center Boulevard and 1 Convention Avenue.

Authorizing the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania to construct, own and maintain a temporary pedestrian bridge right-of-way encroachment within the public right-of-way at 3400 Civic Center Boulevard and 1 Convention Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

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Meeting date

February 27, 2015

Meeting date

February 26, 2015

Council Action2015-02-26
COMMUNICATION 150158

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

February 25, 2015 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following Bills: 140906 Not Recommended 150007 Recommended for approval 150012 Recommended for approval 150050 Recommended for approval 150056 Recommended for approval 150091 Requested 45 Days for Review Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Nutter Mayor

READ

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Council Action2015-02-26
COMMUNICATION 150157

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

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 150010, which was passed by Council on February 12, 2015, was signed by the Mayor on February 25, 2015.

READ

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Council Action2015-02-26
Resolution 150156

The adopted resolution honors and recognizes Candace V.

Honoring and recognizing Candace V. Mitchell, co-founder and CEO of Myavana in the Fourth Councilmanic District for her entrepreneurial skills, ingenuity and her contributions to the community and economy of Philadelphia as an innovative woman business owner as we further recognize March as Women's History Month.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2015-02-26
Resolution 150155

The adopted resolution recognizes and commends Fair Trade Philadelphia for promoting fair pay and economic opportunity for workers, farmers, and artisans, along with environmentally sustainable production.

Recognizing and commending Fair Trade Philadelphia for its commitment to economic Equality for workers and sustainable production practices for the environment.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2015-02-26
Resolution 150153

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring March 2–8, 2015, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in Philadelphia.

Declaring March 2nd to March 8th, 2015 as "Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week" in Philadelphia and acknowledging the Greater Delaware Valley Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for their work to improve the lives of Philadelphians living with MS.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2015-02-26
Resolution 150134

This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 1903 East Huntingdon Street, a City-owned property, 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 Thirty-first 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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Council Action2015-02-26
Resolution 150133

The adopted resolution urges the School District of Philadelphia and the School Reform Commission to return to negotiations with UNITE HERE!

Urging the School District of Philadelphia and the School Reform Commission to return to the bargaining table with UNITE HERE! Local 634.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2015-02-26
Resolution 150130

The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, at no cost, conditional ownership of six City-owned properties 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 lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Eighteenth, Nineteenth 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.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-02-26
Resolution 150128

City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s redevelopment contract for 1925 West Wilt Street in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.

Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1925 West Wilt street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Chaz Williams and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2015-02-26
Resolution 150127

The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 1228 West Hilton 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 lot or piece of ground with the building and improvements thereon, situate in the Forty-third 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 property for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

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