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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Council actions
Unanimous actions actions from the February 5, 2002 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 44 actions from February 5, 2002
The enacted ordinance amends zoning rules for the Old City Residential Area Special District.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by amending Section 14-1610, entitled "Old City Residential Area Special District Controls," by amending permitted uses and zoning controls, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council recognized the YMCA Black Achievers Program for helping minority youth pursue educational and career goals through mentoring, career activities, and connections with successful African-American adults.
Recognizing the YMCA Black Achievers Program for all that it does to build and promote strong kids, strong families, and strong communities, and designating Thursday, February 28, 2002, as "YMCA Black Achievers Day."
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution approves adding Parcel No.
Approving an amendment to the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of an additional portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, by including an additional property designated as Parcel No. 300 also sometimes identified by house number and street address for as 1922-1924 North Seventh street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the amended redevelopment contract with Pradera Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the amended redevelopment contract.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution proposed amending the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create an independent Public School Performance and Accountability Board.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation, appointment, powers and duties of an independent Public School Performance and Accountability Board, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted privileged resolution commends and congratulates The Review on its 100th anniversary.
Commending and congratulating The Review on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Wards to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Twelfth and Thirteenth Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted resolution declares March “Save Your Vision Month” in Philadelphia and encourages residents to take care of their eye health.
Declaring March as "Save Your Vision Month."
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council extended its congratulations to the faculty, students, and alumni of Northeast Catholic High School for Boys on the 75th anniversary of the school’s founding.
Extending felicitations to the faculty, students and alumni of Northeast Catholic High School for Boys upon the occasion of the Seventy-fifth Anniversary of its founding as an educational institution.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of certain City-owned vacant properties to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Seventh, Eighteenth, Nineteenth, Twenty-third and Forty-third Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution approved the Mayor’s revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2003 through 2007, including proposed changes for fiscal year 2002.
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 2003 through 2007, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2002, 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·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council honored Lynne Carter for completing 20 years as a professional boxing judge.
Honoring Lynne Carter.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council declared February 14, 2002, as “Firefighters Recognition Day” to honor the city’s firefighters and fire paramedics for their service and dedication.
Declaring February 14, 2002 as "Firefighters Recognition Day."
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council designated January 28 through February 1, 2002, as Catholic Schools Week in Philadelphia.
Designating the week of January 28, 2002, through February 1, 2002, as Catholic Schools Week in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution supporting a proposal to keep the Civil War Library and Museum’s collections in Philadelphia.
Supporting the recent proposal to keep the Civil War Library and Museum's collections in Philadelphia.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution supporting the right to education of girls ages 4 to 11 who attend Holy Cross Girls' Primary School in Belfast, Ireland.
Supporting the right to education of the children of Holy Cross Girls' Primary School in Belfast, Ireland, and condemning the violence that has erupted there.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging the Mayor to appoint Sylvester M.
Urging the Mayor to appoint Sylvester M. Johnson as permanent Commissioner of the Police Department of Philadelphia.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution urges Philadelphia to make immediate monthly payments of $500 to city employees who remain activated for military service during “Operation Enduring Freedom.” It addresses employees serving in the National Guard or Reserve and their families, instead of waiting for a one-time payment after the employees return to city service.
Urging the City of Philadelphia to allow for the immediate monthly payment of $500.00 to employees who remain activated for military service during "Operation Enduring Freedom."
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City to remove Bonsall Street, Summer Street, and the westernmost 10-foot portion of Twenty-third Street from the City Plan and vacate those portions near Race Street and the Vine Street Extension (I-676).
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Bonsall street from Race street northwardly to the Vine Street Extension (I-676) more or less, by striking from the City Plan and vacating the westernmost ten (10) foot wide portion of Twenty-third street from Race street to the Vine Street Extension (I-676) more or less and by striking from the City Plan Summer street from Bonsall street northwestwardly to the Vine Street Extension (I-676) more or less, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.