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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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Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

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January 26, 2017

Unanimous2017-01-26
Resolution 170055

The adopted resolution urges the Mayor’s Administration to adopt and implement Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s 2016 Assessment of Fair Housing report submitted to the U.S.

Calling for the adoption and implementation the 2016 Assessment of Fair Housing report recently submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to meet the goals of the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-01-26
Resolution 170054

The adopted resolution recognized January 27, 2017, as Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day in Philadelphia.

Recognizing January 27, 2017 as "Earned Income Tax Credit ('EITC') Awareness Day" in the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-01-26
Resolution 170053

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Joan C.

Honoring and recognizing Joan C. Mazzotti for her exceptional leadership and dedication over the last 16 years as the Executive Director of Philadelphia Futures.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-01-26
Resolution 170052

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the efforts of the Philadelphia Anti-Violence Coalition, a group working to reduce violence in the city.

Recognizing the efforts of the Philadelphia Anti-Violence Coalition and declaring February 2017 as a "Month of Peace" in the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-01-26
Resolution 170051-A

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Land Bank’s 2017 Strategic Plan, Performance Report, and policies for acquiring and disposing of property.

Approving the 2017 Strategic Plan, Performance Report, Acquisition Policies and Disposition Policies of the Philadelphia Land Bank.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-01-26
Resolution 170050

This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of two properties in the Seventh Councilmanic District: 2208 Mascher Street and 2440 Waterloo Street.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of certain properties located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-01-26
Resolution 170049

The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Public Property Commissioner to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 2315 Jasper Street in the Thirty-first 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-first 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.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-01-26
Resolution 170048

This lapsed resolution would have authorized City Council hearings into the sale of tax-delinquent properties that the Philadelphia Land Bank had approved for workforce housing, side yards, and community gardens.

Authorizing the Council of the City of Philadelphia to investigate the recent sale of tax delinquent properties approved for acquisition by the Philadelphia Land Bank for workforce housing, side yards, and community gardens, to assess Land Bank strategies to better support balanced and equitable neighborhood growth, and to explore a moratorium on all lien and sheriff sales of tax delinquent properties.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-01-26
Resolution 170047

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Belinda Ann Mayo for her career in public service and her work expanding access to low-income housing in Philadelphia.

Recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the outstanding career of Belinda Ann Mayo for her devotion and dedication to providing access to low-income housing throughout the City Of Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-01-26
Resolution 170046

This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Battalion Chief Joaquin Enrique Colon, Jr.

Recognizing and honoring Battalion Chief Joaquin Enrique Colon, Jr. on the occasion of his retirement following 34 years of loyal and dedicated service to the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-01-26
Resolution 170045

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution calling on the United States Senate to reject U.S.

Calling on the United States Senate to reject U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions' nomination for the office of U.S. Attorney General.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-01-26
Resolution 170044

The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer ownership, without payment, of eight listed properties in the Second Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Land Bank.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Second Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-01-26
Resolution 170043

This lapsed resolution would have authorized Council’s Committees on Legislative Oversight and Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about raccoon infestations in Philadelphia.

Authorizing Council's Committees on Legislative Oversight and Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings examining the incidence of raccoon infestation in the City of Philadelphia and administrative solutions for the public health concerns posed thereby.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-01-26
Resolution 170042

This lapsed resolution would have authorized Council’s Committees on Legislative Oversight and Public Safety to hold hearings on trees and other obstructions blocking Philadelphia alleyways.

Authorizing Council's Committees on Legislative Oversight and Public Safety to hold hearings examining solutions to trees and other obstructions in the City's alleyways.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-01-26
Resolution 170041

The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging Pennsylvania legislators to bring state law into compliance with the federal REAL ID Act.

Urging state legislators to comply with the requirements of the federal REAL ID Act, allowing Pennsylvania residents to continue to use state issued driver's licenses for domestic air travel and access to federal facilities.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-01-26
Resolution 170040

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring media leaders Mary Mason, Patty Jackson, Thera Milling, and Marty Moss-Coane during Women’s History Month.

Recognizing and honoring women leaders in Philadelphia's media industry: Mary Mason, Patty Jackson, Thera Milling and Marty Moss-Coane, in observance of Women's History Month.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-01-26
Resolution 170039

Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors Heshimu Jaramogi, Ukee Washington, Rick Williams, Ducis Rogers and Lady B for their leadership and contributions to Philadelphia radio, print and television journalism.

Honoring and celebrating Philadelphia's Living Legends: Heshimu Jaramogi, Ukee Washington, Rick Williams, Ducis Rogers and Lady B, who are leaders in the arena of radio, print and television journalism in Philadelphia, as part of the commemoration of Black History Month.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-01-26
Resolution 170038

This lapsed resolution would have authorized the Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold hearings on how the presidential election and the upcoming state budget process could affect Philadelphia’s financial condition.

Authorizing the Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold hearings to examine the potential impact of the presidential election and the impending state budget process on the City of Philadelphia's financial condition.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.