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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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June 16, 2016

Unanimous2016-06-16
Resolution 160704

The adopted resolution starts the process for creating the South 9th Street Area Business District, covering properties and curb market stands along portions of several streets in the South 9th Street area.

Initiating action to establish 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, and to designate South 9th Street Area Business District, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a preliminary plan for and report concerning the District; and authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the Clerk of Council to take all actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act, prior to enactment of an ordinance that would formally establish the D...

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

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

Council Action2016-06-16
Resolution 160703

The adopted resolution calls for creating a Philadelphia task force on retirement security for private-sector employees, especially workers whose employers do not offer a retirement plan.

Calling for the creation of a Task Force on Retirement Security for Private Sector Employees in Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2016-06-16
Resolution 160703

The adopted resolution calls for creating a Philadelphia task force on retirement security for private-sector employees, especially workers whose employers do not offer a retirement plan.

Calling for the creation of a Task Force on Retirement Security for Private Sector Employees in Philadelphia.

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

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

Procedural2016-06-16
Resolution 160702

This lapsed resolution would have authorized the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings about the potential effects of creating a City Use & Occupancy Tax on commercial space.

Authorizing the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings regarding the potential implications of instituting a City Use & Occupancy Tax to reduce the Business Income & Receipts Tax rate.

ADOPTED & REFERRED

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

Unanimous2016-06-16
Resolution 160702

This lapsed resolution would have authorized the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings about the potential effects of creating a City Use & Occupancy Tax on commercial space.

Authorizing the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings regarding the potential implications of instituting a City Use & Occupancy Tax to reduce the Business Income & Receipts Tax rate.

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

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

Procedural2016-06-16
Resolution 160701

This lapsed resolution would have authorized the City Council’s Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings about developing cooperatives, or co-ops, in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings regarding the development of co-ops in the City of Philadelphia and initiatives to support their growth.

ADOPTED & REFERRED

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

Unanimous2016-06-16
Resolution 160701

This lapsed resolution would have authorized the City Council’s Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings about developing cooperatives, or co-ops, in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings regarding the development of co-ops in the City of Philadelphia and initiatives to support their growth.

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

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

Procedural2016-06-16
Resolution 160700

This lapsed resolution would have authorized the City Council Committee on the Disabled & Persons with Special Needs to hold hearings about Pennsylvania’s Autism Insurance Act of 2008.

Authorizing the Committee on the Disabled & Persons with Special Needs to hold hearings regarding Pennsylvania Autism Insurance Act of 2008.

ADOPTED & REFERRED

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

Unanimous2016-06-16
Resolution 160700

This lapsed resolution would have authorized the City Council Committee on the Disabled & Persons with Special Needs to hold hearings about Pennsylvania’s Autism Insurance Act of 2008.

Authorizing the Committee on the Disabled & Persons with Special Needs to hold hearings regarding Pennsylvania Autism Insurance Act of 2008.

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

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

Council Action2016-06-16
Resolution 160699

The adopted resolution honors and celebrates College Possible Philadelphia and its first graduating class of 132 high school students for their achievements.

Honoring and celebrating College Possible Philadelphia and its first graduating class of high school students on their many achievements.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2016-06-16
Resolution 160699

The adopted resolution honors and celebrates College Possible Philadelphia and its first graduating class of 132 high school students for their achievements.

Honoring and celebrating College Possible Philadelphia and its first graduating class of high school students on their many achievements.

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

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

Procedural2016-06-16
Resolution 160698

This resolution, which is in committee, would authorize the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on whether City Council should establish a Families Oversight Cabinet.

Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to determine whether City Council should establish a Families Oversight Cabinet to review the impact of the City of Philadelphia's operating budgets and matching grants on the City's growing rate of poverty.

ADOPTED & REFERRED

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

Unanimous2016-06-16
Resolution 160698

This resolution, which is in committee, would authorize the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on whether City Council should establish a Families Oversight Cabinet.

Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to determine whether City Council should establish a Families Oversight Cabinet to review the impact of the City of Philadelphia's operating budgets and matching grants on the City's growing rate of poverty.

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

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

Council Action2016-06-16
Resolution 160697

The adopted resolution recognizes, congratulates, and honors Olney Charter High School’s Trojans baseball team and coaching staff for winning the 2016 A Division Championship, Public League Championship, and District 12 City Championship.

Recognizing, Congratulating, and Honoring Olney Charter High School's Trojans Baseball Team and Coaching Staff on winning the 2016 A Division Championship, the Public League Championship, and the 2016 District 12 City Championship.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2016-06-16
Resolution 160697

The adopted resolution recognizes, congratulates, and honors Olney Charter High School’s Trojans baseball team and coaching staff for winning the 2016 A Division Championship, Public League Championship, and District 12 City Championship.

Recognizing, Congratulating, and Honoring Olney Charter High School's Trojans Baseball Team and Coaching Staff on winning the 2016 A Division Championship, the Public League Championship, and the 2016 District 12 City Championship.

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

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

Council Action2016-06-16
Resolution 160696

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, congratulating, and honoring Frankford High School’s Pioneers Baseball Team and coaching staff for their outstanding season.

Recognizing, Congratulating, and Honoring the outstanding season of the Frankford High School's Pioneers Baseball Team and their continued dedication to academics and the community.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2016-06-16
Resolution 160696

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, congratulating, and honoring Frankford High School’s Pioneers Baseball Team and coaching staff for their outstanding season.

Recognizing, Congratulating, and Honoring the outstanding season of the Frankford High School's Pioneers Baseball Team and their continued dedication to academics and the community.

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

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

Council Action2016-06-16
Resolution 160695

Adopted by City Council, this resolution recognizes, honors, and celebrates Walter Higgins for more than 35 years of service to Laborers’ Local 57.

Recognizing, Honoring, and Celebrating Walter Higgins On His Over 35 Years Of Dedicated Service To The Laborers' Local 57.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.