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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January 29, 2015
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January 22, 2015
This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning changes to the City Plan.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 231 by striking from the City Plan the southeasterly half of Krams Avenue from Silverwood Street to a point approximately sixty-five feet southwestwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution 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 numbers and street addresses as 1905 Turner street, 1907 Turner street, 1909 Turner street, 1911 Turner street, 1913 Turner street, 1915 Turner street and 1917 Turner street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Ttransmitting a resolution approving the appointment of Amy L. Kurland to be a member of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
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This communication from Mayor Michael A.
January 21, 2015 To The President And Members Of The Council Of The City Of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 140892, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," by reorganizing the provisions of that Chapter into separate provisions for Rental Licenses (and accompanying Certificates of Suitability); Vacant Lot Licenses; Vacant Structure Licenses; and Vacant Waterfront Structure Licenses; and by revising certain requirements for those licenses, including detailing the requirement to designate a Managing Agent for the property; all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter Mayor
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
December 19, 2014 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: Bill No. 140902 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140936 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140944 Recommended for approval Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Nutter
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Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 140209, 140829, 140860 and 140939, which were passed by Council on December 11, 2014, were signed by the Mayor on January 15, 2015.
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Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 130628, 140142, 140229, 140275, 140606, 140638-A, 140750, 140782-A, 140800, 140804, 140828, 140853, 140854, 140856, 140857, 140859, 140861, 140862, 140863, 140864, 140884, 140885, 140887, 140888, 140889, 140890, 140891, 140894, 140897, 140898, 140899, 140900, 140901, 140905, 140937, 140940, 140942, 140943, 140945, 140946, 140947, 140948 and 140949, which were passed by Council on December 11, 2014, were signed by the Mayor on December 19, 2014.
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Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 140830, which was passed by Council on December 4, 2014, was signed by the Mayor on December 22, 2014.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for its research toward a cure for sickle cell anemia.
Honoring and acknowledging Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) on its research towards a cure for Sickle Cell Anemia.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution expressing support for Mohammad Gulab, an Afghan villager who rescued and protected U.S.
Expressing City Council's support for Mohammad Gulab, the hero who saved U.S. Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell and urging that the United States Department of Homeland Security offer Gulab and his family political asylum in the United States.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing 2015 as the “Year of the Borinqueneers — United States Army 65th Infantry Regiment.” The resolution honors the regiment’s military service and accomplishments, including its service despite segregation and prejudice, and recognizes its importance to Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican community.
Recognizing 2015 as the "Year of the Borinqueneers - United States Army 65th Infantry Regiment" in Philadelphia to honor and celebrate the remarkable military accomplishments of this Puerto Rican Regiment despite facing segregation and prejudice.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and celebrating the 10th anniversary of Philadelphia Fashion Week.
Recognizing and Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Philadelphia Fashion Week for its important enrichment to the City's fashion community and the creative/innovative economy.
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Adopted City Council Resolution congratulating and honoring the teachers and support staff of the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf for forming a union and joining the American Federation of Teachers, Pennsylvania.
Congratulating and honoring the teachers and support staff of the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf on successfully forming a union and joining the American Federation of Teachers, Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing Reverend Donald D.
Honoring and recognizing Reverend Donald D. Moore for his recent induction as the ninth pastor at Mount Carmel Baptist Church after serving as Associate Minister at Kaighn Avenue Baptist Church in Camden, New Jersey and formerly serving as a pastoral intern and then Preacher-in-Residence under the leadership and tutelage of Reverend Dr. Albert F. Campbell at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in West Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring, recognizing, and congratulating Siobhan A.
Honoring, recognizing and congratulating Siobhan A. Reardon for being named the 2015 Librarian of the Year by the Library Journal.
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Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors Geneva Black, Senator Shirley M.
Honoring and celebrating Philadelphia's Living Legends: Geneva Black, Senator Shirley M. Kitchen, Cody Anderson, Vernon Odom, Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers, Ret., Vai Sikahema and Bobby Williams in the areas of government, public safety, social justice, civil rights, labor relations, journalism, community activism and business leadership in Philadelphia; and also recognizing Obra Kernodle IV as an Up and Coming Living Legend, all as part of the commemoration of Black History Month.
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