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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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Meeting date

January 29, 2015

Unanimous2015-01-29
Bill 150054

This enacted bill authorizes Thomas Jefferson University to construct, own, and maintain two lighted bollards in the public right-of-way near 1008 Locust Street.

Authorizing Thomas Jefferson University to construct, own and maintain lighted bollard right-of-way encroachments within the public right-of-way at 1008 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2015-01-29
Bill 150053

This enacted ordinance legalizes an existing retaining wall and related walls and steps that extend into the public sidewalk right-of-way at 1806 Emerson Street.

Legalizing an existing retaining wall encroaching on the public right-of-way at 1806 Emerson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19152, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2015-01-29
Bill 150052

This enacted bill names the City-owned playground on the 200 block of East Indiana Avenue, at the corner of “A” Street and East Indiana Avenue, “Hope Park.” The designation applies to this community playground and recognizes the name chosen by local residents.

Naming and designating the City of Philadelphia owned playground on the 200 block of East Indiana Avenue, located on the corner of "A" St. and East Indiana Avenue, as "Hope Park."

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2015-01-29
Bill 150051

This lapsed proposal would have allowed certain low-income Philadelphia residents and nonresidents to seek a refund of wage or net profits taxes, based on what they paid for a child’s enrollment in a qualified early childhood education or care program.

Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," to provide a tax credit and refund of excess taxes paid for certain low-income taxpayers whose children are enrolled in qualified early childhood education or care programs, establishing standards of eligibility and procedures, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2015-01-29
Bill 150050

This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by Montrose Street, 17th Street, Carpenter Street, and 18th Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Montrose Street, 17th Street, Carpenter Street, and 18th Street.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2015-01-29
Bill 150001

This enacted ordinance changes the rules for certain City contracts paying for legal and related services for people who cannot afford a lawyer and need conflict counsel.

Amending Chapter 17-2100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Conflicts Counsel Contracts", by requiring that certain City contracts dealing with the provision of services for indigent legal defense may only be made when permitted by ordinance where the contractor is the Defender Association of Philadelphia, the Support Center for Child Advocates, or Community Legal Services; all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

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

Meeting date

January 22, 2015

Unanimous2015-01-22
Resolution 150034

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for its research toward a cure for sickle cell anemia.

Honoring and acknowledging Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) on its research towards a cure for Sickle Cell Anemia.

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

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

Unanimous2015-01-22
Bill 150001

This enacted ordinance changes the rules for certain City contracts paying for legal and related services for people who cannot afford a lawyer and need conflict counsel.

Amending Chapter 17-2100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Conflicts Counsel Contracts", by requiring that certain City contracts dealing with the provision of services for indigent legal defense may only be made when permitted by ordinance where the contractor is the Defender Association of Philadelphia, the Support Center for Child Advocates, or Community Legal Services; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2015-01-22
Resolution 150041

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution expressing support for Mohammad Gulab, an Afghan villager who rescued and protected U.S.

Expressing City Council's support for Mohammad Gulab, the hero who saved U.S. Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell and urging that the United States Department of Homeland Security offer Gulab and his family political asylum in the United States.

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

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

Unanimous2015-01-22
Resolution 150040

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing 2015 as the “Year of the Borinqueneers — United States Army 65th Infantry Regiment.” The resolution honors the regiment’s military service and accomplishments, including its service despite segregation and prejudice, and recognizes its importance to Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican community.

Recognizing 2015 as the "Year of the Borinqueneers - United States Army 65th Infantry Regiment" in Philadelphia to honor and celebrate the remarkable military accomplishments of this Puerto Rican Regiment despite facing segregation and prejudice.

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

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

Unanimous2015-01-22
Resolution 150039

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and celebrating the 10th anniversary of Philadelphia Fashion Week.

Recognizing and Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Philadelphia Fashion Week for its important enrichment to the City's fashion community and the creative/innovative economy.

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

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

Unanimous2015-01-22
Resolution 150038

This adopted resolution amended Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2015 budget for Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds.

Amending Resolution No. 140528, approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2015.

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

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

Unanimous2015-01-22
Resolution 150037

Adopted City Council Resolution congratulating and honoring the teachers and support staff of the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf for forming a union and joining the American Federation of Teachers, Pennsylvania.

Congratulating and honoring the teachers and support staff of the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf on successfully forming a union and joining the American Federation of Teachers, Pennsylvania.

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

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

Unanimous2015-01-22
Resolution 150036

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing Reverend Donald D.

Honoring and recognizing Reverend Donald D. Moore for his recent induction as the ninth pastor at Mount Carmel Baptist Church after serving as Associate Minister at Kaighn Avenue Baptist Church in Camden, New Jersey and formerly serving as a pastoral intern and then Preacher-in-Residence under the leadership and tutelage of Reverend Dr. Albert F. Campbell at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in West Philadelphia.

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

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

Unanimous2015-01-22
Resolution 150035

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring, recognizing, and congratulating Siobhan A.

Honoring, recognizing and congratulating Siobhan A. Reardon for being named the 2015 Librarian of the Year by the Library Journal.

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

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

Unanimous2015-01-22
Resolution 150033

Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors Geneva Black, Senator Shirley M.

Honoring and celebrating Philadelphia's Living Legends: Geneva Black, Senator Shirley M. Kitchen, Cody Anderson, Vernon Odom, Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers, Ret., Vai Sikahema and Bobby Williams in the areas of government, public safety, social justice, civil rights, labor relations, journalism, community activism and business leadership in Philadelphia; and also recognizing Obra Kernodle IV as an Up and Coming Living Legend, all 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.

Unanimous2015-01-22
Resolution 150032

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring SEPTA Police Sergeant Daniel Caban and SEPTA Police Officer Darrel James for helping deliver a baby on a Market-Frankford Line train on Christmas Day in 2014.

Honoring and recognizing SEPTA Police Sergeant Daniel Caban and SEPTA Police Officer Darrel James for demonstrating fast and effective emergency response and professional valiance in the dramatic delivery of a Christmas Miracle on the Market-Frankford El train on Christmas Day in 2014.

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

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

Unanimous2015-01-22
Resolution 150031

City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Garden State Underwater Recovery Unit, a nonprofit volunteer group of underwater rescue divers, for its community service and efforts to search for and recover Shane Montgomery.

Applauding and honoring the efforts of the Garden State Underwater Recovery Unit, a non-profit organization of volunteer underwater rescue divers for its commitment to community service and for its courageous and valiant efforts in the search and recovery of Shane Montgomery who accidentally drowned.

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

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