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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October 6, 2014
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October 2, 2014
This communication, placed on file, concerns Bill 140514, a proposal to submit a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to voters.
October 2, 2014 TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted October 2, 2014, Bill No. 140514, entitled "An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to abolish the School Reform Commission and return local control of Philadelphia's schools, as proposed by a petition presented to the Council and approved for submission to the electors by Resolution; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authoriznng the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election," for the purpose...
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This communication transmits a proposed bill that would expand Philadelphia’s “Plan 10” and “DC Plan” retirement coverage to additional employees, including employees represented by AFSCME and District Council 33 and certain employees without a collective bargaining agreement.
Transmitting a bill amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," to expand the scope of "Plan '10" and "DC Plan" to cover additional employees, including employees represented by AFSCME, District Council 33, and certain employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, to change contribution rates, and to make technical amendments, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
October 1, 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 bill: Bill No. 140519 Recommended further discussion. Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter Mayor
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Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 130950-A and 140377-A, which were passed by Council on September 18, 2014, were signed by the Mayor on October 1, 2014.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring October 24, 2014, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day in Philadelphia.
Declaring October 24, 2014, to be Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine Day in Philadelphia to increase public awareness of the Progress, Promise, and benefits of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
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Adopted, this resolution recognizes and honors Art-Reach for its ACCESS Admission initiative.
Recognizing and honoring Art-Reach for the ACCESS Admission initiative which connects underserved populations with Philadelphia's arts and cultural institutions.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution congratulating and honoring Hill Freedman World Academy Middle School and Norwood-Fontbonne Academy for receiving the National Blue Ribbon School Award.
Congratulating and honoring Hill Freedman World Academy Middle School and Norwood-Fontbonne Academy for winning the National Blue Ribbon School Award.
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The adopted resolution acknowledges GEAR UP’s work preparing students for higher education through tutoring, mentoring, academic preparation, and other resources.
Acknowledging the work of GEAR UP in increasing the number of students prepared to enter and succeed in higher education.
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This adopted resolution honors and recognizes Team Philadelphia for participating in the Federation of Gay Games 9 in Cleveland/Akron, Ohio, from August 9 through August 16, 2014.
Honoring and recognizing Team Philadelphia on their participation and dominance in the Federation of Gay Games 9 which took place in Cleveland/Akron, Ohio August 9, 2014 through August 16, 2014.
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This adopted resolution honors, congratulates, commends, and thanks John McNesby for his retirement after serving in the Philadelphia Police Department.
Honoring and congratulating John McNesby on the occasion of his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department.
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The adopted resolution recognizes October 2014 as Parent and Family Appreciation Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing October as Parent and Family Appreciation Month
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Adopted, this resolution recognizes October 1 as Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing October 1st as Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Day in Philadelphia.
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The adopted resolution recognized October 2014 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Joining the nation in recognizing October 2014 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and commending the PA Breast Cancer Coalition for its efforts to find a cure for breast cancer.
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The adopted resolution honors Dr.
Honoring Dr. Donald Schwarz for his service as Deputy Mayor for Health and Opportunity and Health Commissioner.
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The adopted resolution honors the Moorish Science Temple of America on its 100th anniversary.
Honoring The Moorish Science Temple of America on its 100th Anniversary.
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This adopted resolution honors Kevin Vaughan on his retirement from the City of Philadelphia.
Congratulating Kevin Vaughan on his retirement from the City of Philadelphia.
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This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Rules to hold public hearings about preserving and developing industrial land in Philadelphia.
Authorizing Council's Committee on Rules to hold public hearings to investigate the preservation and development of industrial land in the City of Philadelphia.
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