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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March 3, 2011
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
March 1, 2011 To the President and Member 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 regarding the following bills: Bill No. 100720 Bill No. 100759 Bill No. 100873 Bill No. 110051 Bill No. 110053 Bill No. 110071 Bill No. 110074 Bill No. 110083 I am also transmitting today a letter providing City Planning Commission approval of certain Master Plan amendments for Drexel University. Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter Mayor
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 100722-A and 100750-A, which were passed by Council on February 17, 2011, was signed by the Mayor on February 25, 2011.
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The adopted resolution urges the U.S.
Urging the United States Senate not to pass H.R. 1, the Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, which would result in funding cuts of almost $150 million impacting Philadelphia, including a sixty-six (66) percent cut in funds for the Community Development Block Grant program, and to maintain funding for the impacted programs at the fiscal year 2010 funding levels.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of four City-owned properties—2427 Montgomery Avenue, 1632 West Susquehanna Avenue, 2830 North 11th Street, and 2765-67 North 29th Street—to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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, Thirty-second and Thirty-seventh Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and congratulating the African American Museum in Philadelphia on its 35th anniversary.
Recognizing and Congratulating the African American Museum in Philadelphia on its 35th Anniversary.
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Adopted, this resolution recognizes and congratulates Mrs.
Recognizing and Congratulating Mrs. Hermione Clark Hill-Logan on the occasion of her 100th Birthday.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of two City-owned properties—3010 Rosehill Street and 3513 North 7th Street—to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Seventh and Forty-third Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
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The adopted resolution recognizes and honors the Philadelphia Gay News and its publisher, Mark Segal, for 35 years of journalism, advocacy, and civic commitment.
Recognizing and Honoring the Philadelphia Gay News and it's Publisher Mark Segal on 35 years of ground breaking journalism and civic commitment.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution proclaimed February 2011 as American Heart Month in Philadelphia and February 4, 2011, as Wear Red Day.
Proclaiming February 2011 as "American Heart Month" and proclaiming February 4, 2011 as "Wear Red Day in the City of Philadelphia."
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring West Philadelphia High School’s Hybrid X Team for being among the top finalists in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize contest.
Honoring West Philadelphia High School's Hybrid X Team for being among the Top Finalists in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize Contest and Recognizing Team Member Brandon Ford for his Special Invitation to Sit with First Lady Michelle Obama at President Barak Obama's State of the Union Address.
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Meeting date
March 2, 2011
Meeting date
February 23, 2011
The lapsed bill would have added a Philadelphia Code chapter addressing blighted properties, including unsafe, abandoned, tax-delinquent, or poorly maintained buildings and lots.
Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new Chapter, entitled "Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization," providing remedies for the remediation of neighborhood blight as authorized by the General Assembly of Pennsylvania; all under certain terms and conditions.
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This adopted resolution authorized the City Council Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings about the lease between Philadelphia and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) for Philadelphia’s transit system.
Authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings regarding the Philadelphia Transit System Lease between the City of Philadelphia and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, and authorizing the Committee to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents and other evidence.
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The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Public Safety to hold a public hearing about the challenges and barriers faced by people with criminal records.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold a public hearing to investigate the challenges and barriers effecting individuals with criminal records.
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Meeting date
February 22, 2011
Meeting date
February 17, 2011
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Housing, Neighborhood Development, and Homelessness Committee to hold hearings on the effects of mass foreclosures involving rental properties owned by Landvest, LLP and related companies associated with Robert N.
Authorizing Council's committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and Homelessness to hold hearings on the consequences of mass foreclosure in the Kensington and Port Richmond neighborhoods of rental properties owned by Landvest, LLP and related companies associated with Robert N. Coyle, Sr.
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This lapsed resolution proposed amending the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to let City Council establish standards for the political activities of City officers and employees and set penalties for violations.
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to restrictions on the political activities of City officers and employees, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
RECOMMITTED
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This lapsed resolution proposed amending the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to let City Council establish standards for the political activities of City officers and employees and set penalties for violations.
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to restrictions on the political activities of City officers and employees, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
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