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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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Council actions

Actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote.

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December 1, 2016

Unanimous2016-12-01
Resolution 161082

This lapsed resolution would have authorized Council committees to hold hearings about the City’s diversity and inclusion strategy for a planned $300 million investment in the Port of Philadelphia.

Authorizing Council's Committees on Commerce and Economic Development and Legislative Oversight to hold hearings examining the City's diversity and inclusion strategy for the planned $300 million investment in the Port of Philadelphia, and its economic impact in the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended·Pass

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

Unanimous2016-12-01
Resolution 161081

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution also naming South Third Street between West Oregon Avenue and its southern terminus “Stone House Lane.” The name recognizes the street’s historical name and connection to the former neighborhood known as “The Neck.”

Also naming South Third Street between West Oregon Avenue southerly to its terminus as "Stone House Lane".

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

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

Unanimous2016-12-01
Resolution 161080

The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 2560 East Auburn Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.

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 Twenty-fifth 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 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.

Unanimous2016-12-01
Resolution 161079

City Council adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 2217 South Fifth Street in the Whitman Urban Renewal Area.

Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Whitman Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2217 South Fifth street and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Justin Moody and Meagan Moody 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.

Unanimous2016-12-01
Resolution 161078

This adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 3031 Collins Street in the East Kensington Redevelopment Area.

Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the East Kensington Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 3031 Collins street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Cari Schemm 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.

Procedural2016-12-01
Resolution 161077

This lapsed resolution would have authorized City Council’s Public Health and Human Services Committee to hold hearings on proposed Board of Health regulations for tobacco retailing licenses.

Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to conduct hearings concerning the Board of Health's proposed regulations relating to the Tobacco Retailing License and further asking the Administration and the Board of Health not to move forward on any Regulations pertaining to the Tobacco Retailing License until Council can conduct hearings on the impact these regulations could have on businesses and the surrounding communities

WITHDRAWN

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Unanimous2016-12-01
Resolution 161077

This lapsed resolution would have authorized City Council’s Public Health and Human Services Committee to hold hearings on proposed Board of Health regulations for tobacco retailing licenses.

Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to conduct hearings concerning the Board of Health's proposed regulations relating to the Tobacco Retailing License and further asking the Administration and the Board of Health not to move forward on any Regulations pertaining to the Tobacco Retailing License until Council can conduct hearings on the impact these regulations could have on businesses and the surrounding communities

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

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

Unanimous2016-12-01
Resolution 161076

This adopted resolution acknowledges the administration’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in the upcoming Rebuild initiative, including participation goals for the project.

Acknowledging the administration for publicly declaring their commitment to prioritizing diversity and inclusion for the upcoming Rebuild initiative by setting attainable participation goals for the project, and further recommending organizational strategies and various policy proposals that must be employed in partnership with the building trades unions and City Council that will bolster efforts to attract and retain local, Philadelphia-based union workers, as well as increase the number of Minority-, Women-, and Disabled-owned business enterprises, with the long-term goal of sustainably increasing diversity in the building trades.

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

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

Procedural2016-12-01
Resolution 161075

This lapsed resolution would have authorized the Committee on the Environment to hold hearings on adopting and achieving a “zero waste” goal for Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Committee on the Environment to hold hearings regarding adoption and achievement of a "zero waste" goal for the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED & REFERRED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Unanimous2016-12-01
Resolution 161075

This lapsed resolution would have authorized the Committee on the Environment to hold hearings on adopting and achieving a “zero waste” goal for Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Committee on the Environment to hold hearings regarding adoption and achievement of a "zero waste" goal for the City of Philadelphia.

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

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

Council Action2016-12-01
Resolution 161074

This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Janet Parrish, executive director of the Philadelphia Gas Commission, on her retirement after decades of service to Philadelphia.

Recognizing and honoring Janet Parrish from the Philadelphia Gas Commission on the occasion of her retirement for her decades of service to the citizens and City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2016-12-01
Resolution 161074

This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Janet Parrish, executive director of the Philadelphia Gas Commission, on her retirement after decades of service to Philadelphia.

Recognizing and honoring Janet Parrish from the Philadelphia Gas Commission on the occasion of her retirement for her decades of service to the citizens and City of Philadelphia.

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

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

Unanimous2016-12-01
Resolution 161073

Adopted legislation authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer title to two properties at 4731 and 4735 Duffield Street in the Seventh Councilmanic District.

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.

Unanimous2016-12-01
Resolution 161072

The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 2329 Mutter Street in the Seventh Councilmanic District.

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.

Unanimous2016-12-01
Resolution 161071

The adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer ownership of 4620 Tackawanna Street, a city-owned property in the Twenty-third Ward, to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.

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 Twenty-third 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 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.

Unanimous2016-12-01
Resolution 161070

This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer title to 2341 N.

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.

Unanimous2016-12-01
Resolution 161069

Adopted legislation authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer title to 2919 W.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth 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.

Unanimous2016-12-01
Resolution 161068

This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of four city-owned properties—1953 North Croskey Street, 2129 North Dover Street, 2501 West Seltzer Street, and 2632 North 30th 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 Twenty-eighth and Thirty-second 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 improvements in accordance with 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.