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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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February 22, 2018

Unanimous2018-02-22
Resolution 180153

City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s redevelopment contract for 522 Mercy Street in the Greenwich Redevelopment Area.

Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Greenwich Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 522 Mercy street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Neighborhood Gardens Trust and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

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

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

Unanimous2018-02-22
Resolution 180152

The adopted resolution honors and recognizes Angelo Cataldi for more than 35 years of covering Philadelphia sports, including 30 years on the air with Sports Radio 94WIP.

Honoring and Recognizing Angelo Cataldi on the Anniversary of his 30th year on the air with Sports Radio 94WIP, and his over 35 years of covering Philadelphia Sports.

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

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

Unanimous2018-02-22
Resolution 180151

The adopted resolution urges U.S.

Urging United States Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to adopt the recommendations of The U.S. Conference of Mayors on the 2020 Census and its impact on municipalities.

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

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

Unanimous2018-02-22
Resolution 180150

This lapsed resolution would have authorized the City Council Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings on racial disparities in home lending in Philadelphia, described as modern-day redlining.

Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings examining racial disparities in home lending, also known as modern-day redlining, 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.

Unanimous2018-02-22
Resolution 180148

City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Overbrook High School basketball player Asia Abram for her achievements on the girls basketball team.

Recognizing and honoring Overbrook High School basketball star Asia Abram for her outstanding achievements on the Overbrook Girls Basketball Team and for scoring her 1,000th career point in a game on January 29, 2018.

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

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

Unanimous2018-02-22
Resolution 180146

Adopted resolution recognizing and honoring Sister Mary Scullion, R.S.M.

Recognizing and Honoring Sister Mary Scullion, R.S.M. as the Grand Marshal of the 248th Annual Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade.

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

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

Unanimous2018-02-22
Resolution 180145

The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of 52 N.

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 building and improvements thereon, situate in the Forty-Fourth 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.

Unanimous2018-02-22
Resolution 180144

City Council adopted a resolution approving a first amendment to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s redevelopment contract for specified properties in the Mantua Urban Renewal Area.

Approving a first amendment to the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 3300-08, 3310, 3312, 3314, 3316 Mantua avenue, 701, 703, 705, 707, 709-711 North Thirty-fourth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the first amendment with Westview Development Partners, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the first amendment.

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

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

Unanimous2018-02-22
Resolution 180143

City Council adopted a resolution approving a second amendment to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s redevelopment contract for 3509 Haverford Avenue, including 3502 Mount Vernon Street, in the Mantua Urban Renewal Area.

Approving a second amendment to the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 3509 Haverford avenue including 3502 Mount Vernon street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the second amendment with Westview Development Partners, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the second amendment.

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

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

Unanimous2018-02-22
Resolution 180142

The adopted resolution recognizes February 2018 as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in Philadelphia.

Honoring and Recognizing February 2018 as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month 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.

Unanimous2018-02-22
Resolution 180141

The adopted resolution recognizes the Community College of Philadelphia and its Office of Diversity and Equity for creating the Diversity Certificate Program.

Recognizing the Community College of Philadelphia and its Office of Diversity and Equity for the Creation of the Diversity Certificate Program.

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

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

Unanimous2018-02-22
Bill 180140

This lapsed bill would have protected Philadelphia officers and employees from retaliation when they reported what they reasonably believed was sexual harassment to specified city officials or offices, while an investigation was underway.

Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Officers and Employees," Chapter 20-700, "Defense and Indemnification," by adding new language to provide protection for disclosures of sexual harassment and immunity for cooperation against sexual harassers, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2018-02-22
Bill 180139

This enacted measure changes how the assessed value is determined for Philadelphia’s Realty Use and Occupancy Tax.

Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to revise the timing of the determination of assessed value, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2018-02-22
Bill 180138

This enacted ordinance changes the terms of Philadelphia real estate tax payment agreements.

Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," regarding terms of payment agreements, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2018-02-22
Bill 180137

The enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas within the boundaries of Adams Avenue, Tabor Avenue, Harrison Street, Whitaker Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard, Bingham Street, East Olney Avenue, North Front Street, Nedro Avenue, Hammond Avenue, and Crescentville Road.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Adams Avenue, Tabor Avenue, Harrison Street, Whitaker Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard, Bingham Street, East Olney Avenue, North Front Street, Nedro Avenue, Hammond Avenue, and Crescentville Road.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2018-02-22
Bill 180136

This lapsed proposal would have extended the deadline for meeting the conditions of a 2015 ordinance involving the planned vacation of Cayuga Street from Whitaker Avenue to its eastern terminus and the reservation of a sewer and drainage right-of-way.

Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 140902) approved March 4, 2015, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 224 and 232 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Cayuga Street from Whitaker Avenue to its terminus eastwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes within the lines of Cayuga Street being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2018-02-22
Bill 180135

The enacted ordinance creates the St.

Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by adding a new Section 14-521, entitled "/STM, St. Mary's Master Plan Overlay," and making other technical changes.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2018-02-22
Bill 180134

This lapsed bill would have required authorization before creating a bicycle lane that removed a parking or travel lane, or modifying an existing bicycle lane in a way that affected traffic flow.

Amending Chapter 12-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," by requiring authorization to make modifications to existing bicycle lanes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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