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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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April 16, 2012

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April 12, 2012

Council Action2012-04-12
COMMUNICATION 120296

This communication transmits a proposed bill that would amend Philadelphia rules for business privilege taxes, wage and net profits taxes, and the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority tax on wages and net profits.

Transmitting a bill amending Chapters 19-2600, 19-1500, and 19-2800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled, respectively, "Business Privilege Taxes," "Wage and Net Profits Tax," and "Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority Tax on Wages and Net Profits." by providing certain exclusions and revising certain definitions, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2012-04-12
COMMUNICATION 120295

This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning the removal from the City Plan and abandonment of a reserved right of way for drainage, water main, and public utility purposes.

Transmitting a bill authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 42-S and abandonment of a right of way reserved for drainage purposes, water main purposes, and public utility purposes which extends from the southerly terminus of Galloway Street, south of Packer Avenue, southwardly to Pattison Avenue, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.

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Council Action2012-04-12
COMMUNICATION 120294

This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning the redevelopment and urban renewal of Parcel No.

Transmitting a bill approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the North Philadelphia Redevelopment Area, designated as Parcel No. 1 and also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 2652 North Orkney street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Katherine Sepulveda and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.

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Council Action2012-04-12
COMMUNICATION 120293

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

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 120003, 120022, 120050, 120083, 120101, 120102, 120112, 120139, 120140, 120170 and 120172, which were passed by Council on March 29, 2012, were signed by the Mayor on April 10, 2012.

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Council Action2012-04-12
COMMUNICATION 120292

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

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 120084, which was passed by Council on March 22, 2012, was signed by the Mayor on March 30, 2012.

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Council Action2012-04-12
COMMUNICATION 120291

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

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 120007 and 120104, which were passed by Council on March 22, 2012, were signed by the Mayor on April 10, 2012.

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Council Action2012-04-12
Resolution 120290

City Council adopted a resolution recognizing April 30 as Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Day in Philadelphia.

Recognizing April 30th as Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Day as a symbol of contributions of the Vietnamese-American community in the City of Philadelphia.

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Council Action2012-04-12
Resolution 120289

City Council adopted a resolution congratulating the Saints John Neumann Maria Goretti 2011-2012 boys basketball team for winning the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship, the District 12 Class AAA City Title, and the PIAA Class AAA State Championship.

Congratulating the Saints John Neumann Maria Goretti 2011-2012 Boys Basketball Team on winning the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship, District 12 Class AAA City Title, and the PIAA Class AAA State Championship.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2012-04-12
Resolution 120288

This adopted resolution honors the memory of Philadelphia firefighter Daniel J.

Honoring the Memory of Philadelphia Firefighter Daniel J. Sweeney.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2012-04-12
Resolution 120287

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the memory of Fire Lieutenant Robert P.

Honoring the Memory of Philadelphia Fire Lieutenant Robert P. Neary.

ADOPTED BY STANDING VOTE

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Council Action2012-04-12
Resolution 120281

This adopted resolution declares April as Restorative Justice Month in Philadelphia.

Declaring April to be Restorative Justice Month in the City of Philadelphia, and recognizing the Mural Arts Program for its leading role in furthering the use of restorative justice practices to transform individuals and communities.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2012-04-12
Resolution 120263

The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings about whether youth courts could reduce repeat juvenile offenses, violence and bullying in schools, and incarceration costs.

Authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to conduct hearings on how Youth Courts could reduce juvenile recidivism rates, violence in schools, bullying and in conclusion have an effect on the expenses of incarceration by engaging and empowering previously disconnected youth in a participatory and democratic system.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2012-04-12
Resolution 120261

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution calling for justice in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.

Calling for justice in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin and standing in solidarity and support of the family of Trayvon Martin.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2012-04-12
Resolution 120261

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution calling for justice in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.

Calling for justice in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin and standing in solidarity and support of the family of Trayvon Martin.

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Council Action2012-04-12
Resolution 120259

The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings about the status of the Sunoco refinery in South Philadelphia.

Authorizing City Council's Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to examine the status of the Sunoco refinery in South Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2012-04-12
Resolution 120258

City Council approved a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority redevelopment contract and disposition plan for two parcels at 760 and 764 South Sixteenth Street in the South Central Urban Renewal Area.

Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Central Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 249 and 250 (rev.) and also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 249 as 760 South Sixteenth street and for Parcel No. 250 (rev.) as 764 South Sixteenth street; authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Webster Investments, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2012-04-12
Resolution 120257

This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of two City-owned properties—611-13 North 12th Street and 2240 North 21st 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 improvements thereon, situate in the Fourteenth and Sixteenth 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 improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

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