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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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March 3, 2016

Council Action2016-03-03
COMMUNICATION 160190

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a bill to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2017-2022 inclusive.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-03-03
COMMUNICATION 160189

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2017 through 2021, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2016, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-03-03
COMMUNICATION 160188

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the 45th & Sansom Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 46 South Forty-fourth street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 4644 South, LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Deputy Executive Director of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-03-03
COMMUNICATION 160187

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

March 2, 2016 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bill: Bill No. 160007 Respectfully submitted, James F. Kenney Mayor

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-03-03
COMMUNICATION 160186

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

March 2, 2016 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 160136 Bill No. 160137 Respectfully submitted, James F. Kenney Mayor

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-03-03
COMMUNICATION 160185

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Trnamsitting a message that Bill No. 160009, which was passed by Council on February 25, 2016, was signed by the Mayor on February 26, 2016.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2016-03-03
Resolution 160184

This lapsed resolution would have authorized Council’s Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about high HIV infection rates and limited access to prevention measures.

Authorizing Council's Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to address the alarmingly high rate of HIV cases projected by the Centers for Disease Control at a time when preventative measures are well developed but not accessed by the most vulnerable populations, particularly in the African-American community.

ADOPTED & REFERRED

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

Unanimous2016-03-03
Resolution 160184

This lapsed resolution would have authorized Council’s Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about high HIV infection rates and limited access to prevention measures.

Authorizing Council's Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to address the alarmingly high rate of HIV cases projected by the Centers for Disease Control at a time when preventative measures are well developed but not accessed by the most vulnerable populations, particularly in the African-American community.

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

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

Unanimous2016-03-03
Resolution 160183

The adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to consider Senate Bill 95, introduced by Senator Larry Farnese on March 31, 2015, concerning protections against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs).

Urging The Pennsylvania General Assembly to consider Senate Bill 95 introduced by Senator Larry Farnese on March 31, 2015 regarding Anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) legislation.

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

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

Council Action2016-03-03
Resolution 160182

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women on the 30th anniversary of its Madam CJ Walker Awards Luncheon.

Resolution congratulating and honoring the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women on the 30th Anniversary of the Madam CJ Walker Awards Luncheon.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2016-03-03
Resolution 160182

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women on the 30th anniversary of its Madam CJ Walker Awards Luncheon.

Resolution congratulating and honoring the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women on the 30th Anniversary of the Madam CJ Walker Awards Luncheon.

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

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

Unanimous2016-03-03
Resolution 160181

The adopted resolution also names the 1900 and 2000 blocks of South Cecil Street “Marsha Moore Way.” The honorary street name recognizes Marsha Moore’s life, community service, and lasting legacy in Philadelphia.

Also naming the 1900 and 2000 blocks of S. Cecil Street "Marsha Moore Way" to honor the memory of Marsha Moore and to recognize her life and memorialize her lasting legacy.

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

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

Unanimous2016-03-03
Resolution 160180

The lapsed resolution would have approved a revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2017 through 2021, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2016.

Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2017 through 2021, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2016, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an Ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2016-03-03
Resolution 160179

This adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 46 South Forty-fourth Street within the 45th & Sansom Urban Renewal Area.

Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the 45th & Sansom Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 46 South Forty-fourth street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 4644 South, LP 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.

Council Action2016-03-03
Resolution 160178

Adopted by City Council, this resolution recognizes and congratulates women and girls around the world on International Women’s Day, observed on March 8, 2016.

Recognizing and supporting women and girls throughout the world on the occasion of International Women's Day on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2016-03-03
Resolution 160178

Adopted by City Council, this resolution recognizes and congratulates women and girls around the world on International Women’s Day, observed on March 8, 2016.

Recognizing and supporting women and girls throughout the world on the occasion of International Women's Day on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.

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

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

Unanimous2016-03-03
Bill 160177

This lapsed bill would have required organizations seeking recognition as Registered Community Organizations for neighborhood notice and meetings to register with the Philadelphia City Planning Commission.

Amending Chapter 14-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Administration and Procedures," by adding certain provisions regarding Registered Community Organizations, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2016-03-03
Bill 160176

This enacted ordinance established Philadelphia’s tax on sugar-sweetened beverages at 1.5 cents per fluid ounce, including certain syrups and concentrates, beginning January 1, 2017.

Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by adding a new Chapter 19-4100, entitled "Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax," under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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