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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Meeting date
November 13, 2014
The adopted resolution honors Charles Gregory, Raymond Lerro, Community Media Advocates, and Philly Cam for launching the first Annual Philly TV Festival in Philadelphia on November 14–15, 2014.
Honoring and recognizing Charles Gregory of We Talk Philly, Raymond Lerro of Change Is, Inc. and Community Media Advocates for the launch of the first Annual Philly TV Festival to be held on Friday and Saturday, November 14-15, 2014 in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating The Hive on becoming Philadelphia’s first co-working space dedicated to ambitious women.
Honoring and congratulating "The Hive" on becoming Philadelphia's first co-working space dedicated to ambitious women.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognizes and supports the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s exhibit, “Represent: 200 Years of African American Art.” The exhibit presents works by African American artists from before the Civil War to the present and includes related educational and public programs, such as lectures, school tours, family programs, and online resources.
Recognizing and supporting the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Exhibit: Represent: 200 Years of African American Art.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution congratulates and honors Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Beta Delta Zeta—Philadelphia Graduate Chapter, for its community service and 70th anniversary.
Congratulating and honoring the members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Beta Delta Zeta -Philadelphia Graduate Chapter for outstanding service during their Blue Revue Scholarship Gala and 70th Anniversary Celebration.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing November 2014 as Epilepsy Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing November 2014 as Epilepsy Awareness Month in honor of individuals living with epilepsy, their families and those working to improve their quality of life.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring November 2014 as Adoption Month in Philadelphia and expressing support for National Adoption Month.
Expressing support of National Adoption Month and declaring November 2014 to be Adoption Month in Philadelphia and recognize the Philadelphia Department of Human Services for their work to assure stability in the lives of children who are waiting for families.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution honors and recognizes Chief Deputy Commissioner Dennis Lee as he departs the Office of the City Commissioner of Philadelphia.
Honoring Chief Deputy Commissioner Dennis Lee on his departure from the Office of the City Commissioner of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee of the Whole to hold hearings on opportunities to further establish Philadelphia and the surrounding region as an energy hub.
Authorizing City Council's Committee of the Whole to hold hearings to fully explore opportunities to further establish the Philadelphia region as an energy hub.
RECESSED
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City Council adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop the property at 3146 Diamond 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 3146 Diamond street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Diamond Street Housing Partnership II, LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution also names Leidy Avenue between Girard Avenue and 42nd Street “Dr.
Also naming Leidy Avenue between Girard Avenue and 42nd Street "Dr. Joseph Ginyard Way" to honor the memory of Dr. Joseph Ginyard and to recognize his life and memorialize his lasting legacy.
ADOPTED
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The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s residential zoning rules to prohibit group day cares in certain residential zoning districts where they previously required special-exception approval.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by prohibiting group day cares in certain residential zoning districts, under certain terms and conditions.
READ
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The enacted ordinance expands Philadelphia’s tax credit for businesses that hire qualifying veterans.
Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled, "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by providing for an expanded tax credit for employment of veterans; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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Meeting date
November 12, 2014
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s six-year Capital Program for fiscal years 2015 through 2020.
Amending Bill No. 140144-A (approved June 19, 2014), entitled "An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2015-2020 inclusive," by adding and revising certain projects, amounts and sources, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s Fiscal 2015 Capital Budget.
Amending Bill No. 140145-A (approved June 19, 2014), entitled "An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2015 Capital Budget," by adding and revising certain projects, amounts and sources, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s Property Maintenance Code to add all commercial corridors and neighborhood commercial properties in the Tenth Councilmanic District to the areas covered by certain building standards.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by adding the Tenth Councilmanic District to the list of areas covered by certain building standards, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance adds a hate-crimes chapter to the Philadelphia Code.
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," to add a new Chapter 10-2100, entitled "Hate Crimes," to provide for additional penalties for criminal conduct motivated by hatred toward certain characteristics of other persons, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain parcels of land in the area bounded by Rising Sun Avenue, Geneva Road, Westford Road, and Tabor Road.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Rising Sun Avenue, Geneva Road, Westford Road, and Tabor Road.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance repeals Bill No.
Repealing an Ordinance (Bill No. 140490) entitled "An Ordinance authorizing Café Italiano Inc. ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open air sidewalk café at 1871 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 ("Property")," under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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