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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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Other actions actions from the October 18, 2001 meeting.
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This communication records the mayor’s disapproval of Bill No.
October 18, 2001 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am returning herewith as disapproved Bill No. 000629, passed by the Council on October 4, 2001. This bill is about much more than just billboards. This bill could have a negative impact on the right of every citizen and every neighborhood association that has ever appeared before the Zoning Board or might ever want to appear before the Zoning Board to have their voices heard in court on matters that affect their very own communities. Unlike many other cities in this Commonwealth, we are a city of neighborhoods, and taxpaying residents of those neighborhoods, as well as organizations of residents, play a critical role in protecting our communities from inappropriate intrusions onto the character of our neighborhoods. Because of this, what works in other towns and suburbs and communities may not work here in Philadelphia. Bill No. 000629 would remove the longstanding right of any ta...
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This communication transmits a proposed bill that would amend Philadelphia’s zoning code provisions on appeals to the courts from decisions involving the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Transmitting a bill amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1800 entitled "Zoning Board of Adjustment" by amending Section 14-1807 entitled "Appeals to the Courts," by amending language regarding appeals, under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 000716, which was passed on October 4, 2001, was signed by the Mayor on October 11, 2001.
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Philadelphia City Council honored the retiring members of the Philadelphia Office of the Selective Service System for 20 years of service supporting national defense preparedness.
Honoring the retiring members of the Philadelphia Office of the Selective Service System for their 20 years of service to America in ensuring our national defense.
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Philadelphia City Council honored the retiring members of the Philadelphia Office of the Selective Service System for 20 years of service supporting national defense preparedness.
Honoring the retiring members of the Philadelphia Office of the Selective Service System for their 20 years of service to America in ensuring our national defense.
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The enacted resolution honors and commemorates the Philadelphia Print Collaborative for highlighting Philadelphia’s history as a printmaking center and creating a consortium of cultural organizations to revive printmaking in the city.
Honoring and commemorating Philadelphia Print Collaborative for recognizing Philadelphia's prominence as a printmaking center dating back to the 1930's and for creating a consortium of cultural organizations committed to reviving printmaking in Philadelphia.
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The enacted resolution honors and commemorates the Philadelphia Print Collaborative for highlighting Philadelphia’s history as a printmaking center and creating a consortium of cultural organizations to revive printmaking in the city.
Honoring and commemorating Philadelphia Print Collaborative for recognizing Philadelphia's prominence as a printmaking center dating back to the 1930's and for creating a consortium of cultural organizations committed to reviving printmaking in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia City Council declared November “Energy Help Awareness Month” to raise awareness of assistance available to low-income residents who need help paying home heating and utility bills.
Declaring November as "Energy Help Awareness Month."
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Philadelphia City Council declared November “Energy Help Awareness Month” to raise awareness of assistance available to low-income residents who need help paying home heating and utility bills.
Declaring November as "Energy Help Awareness Month."
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The enacted resolution recognized November 2001 as National Alzheimer's Disease Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing November, 2001 as National Alzheimer's Disease Month in the City of Philadelphia.
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The enacted resolution recognized November 2001 as National Alzheimer's Disease Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing November, 2001 as National Alzheimer's Disease Month in the City of Philadelphia.
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This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning rules for R-2 and R-3 residential districts, including which residential and nonresidential uses are allowed and which require approval from the Board of Adjustment.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-200 entitled "Residential Districts" by amending Section 14-203 entitled "R-2" Residential District, and by amending Section 14-204 entitled "R-3" Residential District, and by making certain technical amendments, under certain terms and conditions.
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