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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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October 30, 2014

Council Action2014-10-30
COMMUNICATION 140882

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

Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to lease from the Philadelphia Housing Authority a parcel of land bounded by a portion of Brown Street, a portion of 47th Street, Aspen Street and Markoe Street, along with the improvements thereon, to be known upon the completion of its construction as the Lucien E. Blackwell Community.

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Council Action2014-10-30
COMMUNICATION 140881

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

Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014 within the Aviation Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to the Police Department and the Director of Finance - Fringe Benefits.

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Council Action2014-10-30
COMMUNICATION 140880

This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would authorize transfers of Fiscal Year 2014 appropriations within the Water Fund among City offices, departments, boards, and commissions.

Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014 within the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Budget Director.

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Council Action2014-10-30
COMMUNICATION 140879

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

Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Budget Director.

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Council Action2014-10-30
COMMUNICATION 140878

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

October 29, 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. 140693 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140744 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140745 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140746 Not Recommended for approval Bill No. 140748 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140749 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140782 Exercising 45 day extension Bill No. 140798 Exercising 45 day extension Bill No. 140799 Exercising 45 day extension Bill No. 140802 Exercising 45 day extension Bill No. 140803 Exercising 45 day extension Bill No. 140804 Exercising 45 day extension Respectfully submitted Michael A. Nutter

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Council Action2014-10-30
COMMUNICATION 140877

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

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 140520, 140634, 140641, and 140650, which were passed by Council on October 16, 2014, were signed by the Mayor on October 29, 2014.

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Council Action2014-10-30
Resolution 140876

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution welcoming and recognizing U.S.

Welcoming and recognizing 2014 World Bronze Medalists Helen Maroulis of the United States and Jillian Gallays of Canada on the occasion of their participation in the first-ever National Wrestling Coaches Association Women's Wrestling Match in Philadelphia on November 1, 2014.

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Council Action2014-10-30
Resolution 140875

City Council adopted a resolution welcoming the National Wrestling Coaches Association and recognizing the return of its All-Star Classic Wrestling Competition to Philadelphia on November 1, 2014.

Welcoming The National Wrestling Coaches Association on the occasion of the return to Philadelphia of its All-Star Classic Wrestling Competition for the third time in its history and For the first time in 23 Years on November 1, 2014.

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Council Action2014-10-30
Resolution 140874

Adopted by City Council, this resolution celebrates, honors, and thanks American veterans of the Vietnam War on Veterans Day 2014.

Celebrating, honoring and thanking American veterans of the Vietnam War.

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Council Action2014-10-30
Resolution 140873

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution commemorating the dedication of an official Pennsylvania historical marker honoring Thomas Edison High School and its former students who died in the Vietnam War.

Commemorating the dedication of an Official State Historical Marker that recognizes and honors Edison High School and its former students who died in the Vietnam War.

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Council Action2014-10-30
Resolution 140871

City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming November 14–22, 2014, as “State of Young Philly Week” in Philadelphia.

Proclaiming November 14, 2014 through November 22, 2014 as "State of Young Philly Week" in Philadelphia.

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Council Action2014-10-30
Resolution 140841

The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of 14 City-owned properties on South Bouvier and South Colorado streets in Philadelphia’s 36th Ward 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 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.

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Council Action2014-10-30
Resolution 140840

Adopted legislation authorizing the City to transfer conditional ownership of City-owned properties at 1914 Ellsworth Street and 1927 and 1929 Manton 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 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.

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Council Action2014-10-30
Resolution 140839

The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, at no cost and under conditions, the City-owned property at 2942 and 2944 West Dauphin Street 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 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.

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Council Action2014-10-30
Resolution 140838

This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 1234 North 5th 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 Eighteenth 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.

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Council Action2014-10-30
Resolution 140836

This adopted resolution urged the School Reform Commission to resume contract negotiations with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers.

Urging the School Reform Commission to resume contract negotiations with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers.

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Council Action2014-10-30
Resolution 140835

This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer four City-owned properties at 887 Fallon Street, 5106 Haverford Avenue, 5152 Reno Street, and 1100 North 40th 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 improvement thereon, situate in the Sixth and Forty-fourth 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.

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Council Action2014-10-30
Bill 140718-A

The enacted ordinance prohibits people in Philadelphia from selling, possessing, using, or giving away toy or imitation firearms that substantially look like real firearms, unless they meet requirements such as bright coloring or transparent construction, a permanently attached orange barrel plug, manufacturer identification, and no attached laser pointer.

Amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by prohibiting the sale, possession, or use of toy or imitation firearms which substantially duplicate or can be reasonably perceived to be actual firearms, under certain terms and conditions.

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