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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Meeting date
October 27, 2016
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer seven surplus properties in the Seventh Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Seventh Councilmanic District that will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution calls on SEPTA and Transit Workers Union Local 234 to reach a long-term labor agreement to prevent a strike and keep transit service running.
Calling on the Southeast Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) and Transit Workers Union Local 234 (TWU) to reach a long-term labor agreement in order to avert a strike and ensure continuity of transit service for the well-being of the Citizens of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer two surplus properties—1811 Fernon Street and 1521 Reed Street—to the Philadelphia Land Bank after receiving them from the City.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Second Councilmanic District that will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution also naming the 5600 block of W.
Also naming the 5600 block of W. Girard Avenue as "James Allen Way" in honor of Reverend James S. Allen, Sr., to commemorate his thirty-seven years of preaching at Vine Memorial Baptist Church.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer title to a group of properties in the Fifth Councilmanic District.
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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, after receiving title from the City, to transfer 12 surplus properties in the Fifth Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District that will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution calls on Governor Wolf and the Pennsylvania State Legislature to ensure that people incarcerated in Pennsylvania state prisons, as well as people working there, have access to clean water and proper health services.
Calling upon Governor Wolf and the Pennsylvania State Legislature to ensure that individuals incarcerated and working in state prisons have access to clean water and proper health services.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution urges the U.S.
Urging the United States' Congressional Appropriations Committees to increase funding for LIHEAP in FY2017.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance changed Philadelphia’s local bidding preference rules for procurement contracts, including requirements for businesses seeking local-business certification or recertification and rules governing relationships between prime contractors and subcontractors.
Amending Chapter 17-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Procurement Contracts," by further providing with respect to the Local Bidding Preference, including but not limited to provisions concerning penalties, requirements necessary for certification and re-certification, and further providing for the relationship between prime contractors and subcontractors, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changed Philadelphia’s local bidding preference rules for procurement contracts, including requirements for businesses seeking local-business certification or recertification and rules governing relationships between prime contractors and subcontractors.
Amending Chapter 17-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Procurement Contracts," by further providing with respect to the Local Bidding Preference, including but not limited to provisions concerning penalties, requirements necessary for certification and re-certification, and further providing for the relationship between prime contractors and subcontractors, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changed Philadelphia’s local bidding preference rules for procurement contracts, including requirements for businesses seeking local-business certification or recertification and rules governing relationships between prime contractors and subcontractors.
Amending Chapter 17-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Procurement Contracts," by further providing with respect to the Local Bidding Preference, including but not limited to provisions concerning penalties, requirements necessary for certification and re-certification, and further providing for the relationship between prime contractors and subcontractors, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This withdrawn bill would have created the South 9th Street Area Business District covering portions of South 8th, South 9th, South 10th, Christian, Montrose, Carpenter, Washington Avenue, Ellsworth, East Passyunk Avenue, and nearby streets, including certain curb market stands.
Establishing a neighborhood improvement district, to be known as the South 9th Street Area Business District, in an area that generally includes properties located on portions of South 8th Street, South 9th Street, South 10th Street, Christian Street, Montrose Street, Carpenter Street, Washington Avenue, Ellsworth Street, East Passyunk Avenue, and certain other streets within the area depicted on the preliminary plan, and including curb market stands located along certain of those streets; designating South 9th Street Area Business District, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with South 9th Street Area Business District, Inc. ...
WITHDRAWN
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This withdrawn bill would have authorized the Commissioner of Public Property to grant the owner of 1140R South 15th Street a water and sewer easement across part of the City-owned parcel at 1129 South Sydenham Street.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to grant to the owner of 1140R South 15th Street an easement across a portion of a certain parcel of land known as 1129 South Sydenham Street, under certain terms and conditions.
WITHDRAWN
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Meeting date
October 26, 2016
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings about how Philadelphia procures professional services, capital programs, and commodities.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to conduct hearings to examine the inclusiveness, transparency and efficiency of the City of Philadelphia's processes for the procurement of professional services, capital programs and commodities.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings about how Philadelphia procures professional services, capital programs, and commodities.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to conduct hearings to examine the inclusiveness, transparency and efficiency of the City of Philadelphia's processes for the procurement of professional services, capital programs and commodities.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings about how Philadelphia procures professional services, capital programs, and commodities.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to conduct hearings to examine the inclusiveness, transparency and efficiency of the City of Philadelphia's processes for the procurement of professional services, capital programs and commodities.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Meeting date
October 24, 2016
This lapsed resolution called for the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings on expanding Career and Technical Education programs in the Philadelphia School District.
Calling for the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings on expanding the Career and Technical Education Program in the Philadelphia School District that would give students job ready skills upon graduating from high school, and provide alternatives for those seeking to work after high school.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed resolution called for the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings on expanding Career and Technical Education programs in the Philadelphia School District.
Calling for the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings on expanding the Career and Technical Education Program in the Philadelphia School District that would give students job ready skills upon graduating from high school, and provide alternatives for those seeking to work after high school.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.