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 April 25, 2002 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 36 actions from April 25, 2002
This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings 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 Sixteenth, Twenty-ninth, Thirty-second and Thirty-seventh 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.
Philadelphia City Council enacted a resolution also naming the 1200 block of Harper Street “Lillia E.
Also naming the 1200 block of Harper Street as "Lillia E. 'Mom' Crippen Way" in honor of the life of Lillia E. "Mom" Crippen.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council enacted a resolution also naming the 1200 block of Brown Street “Louise Savin Way” in honor of Louise Estelle Savin.
Also naming the 1200 block of Brown Street as "Louise Savin Way" in honor of the life of Louise Estelle Savin.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution approves a redevelopment contract and disposition plan for Parcel No.
Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 322 also sometimes identified by respective house number and street address as 1425-1443 North American street and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted resolution honors and commends F.
Honoring F. Eugene Dixon, Jr.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted privileged resolution honors and commends Ernesta Drinker Ballard for nearly four decades of contributions to Philadelphia, including her leadership in park and horticultural management and work with the Fairmount Park Commission.
Honoring Ernesta Drinker Ballard.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution proposes amending the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create a 15-member Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission and a 23-member advisory committee, with appointments made by city officials and specified civic, business, labor, and community organizations.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation, appointment, powers and duties of a Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted resolution recognized April 21–27, 2002, as National Volunteer Recognition Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing April 21-27, 2002 as National Volunteer Recognition Week and commending The Good Shepherd Mediation Program for their exemplary efforts towards promoting the value of Volunteerism within Philadelphia County.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council declared May 25–27, 2002, as Cherokee Heritage Weekend to celebrate the Ninth Annual Cherokee Indian Festival.
Declaring May 25-27, 2002, Cherokee Heritage Weekend in Celebration of The Ninth Annual Cherokee Indian Festival.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted resolution honors the Comey Institute of Industrial Relations at St.
Honoring the Comey Institute of Industrial Relations at St. Joseph's University.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer certain City-owned vacant lots and properties, including buildings and other improvements, 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 Seventh, Eighteenth and Nineteenth 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 ordinance authorizes Liberty Property Philadelphia Limited Partnership II, owner of 3 Franklin Plaza at 1600 Vine Street, to install and maintain two flagpoles, four in-ground floodlights, and related equipment in the south sidewalk area along Vine Street.
Authorizing Liberty Property Philadelphia Limited Partnership II, owner of the property 3 Franklin Plaza, 1600 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101, to construct and maintain two aluminum flagpoles, four inground floodlight fixtures and appurtenances in, under and on the south footway of Vine street adjacent to 3 Franklin Plaza, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have required people applying for a license to carry a concealed firearm on or about their person or in a vehicle to pay a $19 administrative fee to the Philadelphia Police Department, in addition to any fee required by state law.
Amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by providing for an administrative fee for the issuance of a license to carry a firearm, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the northern curb and house lines of St.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 308 by relocating the northerly curb line of St. James street approximately three feet (3') northwardly, from West Washington Square to a point approximately one hundred sixteen feet (116') westwardly therefrom; by relocating the northerly curb line of St. James street approximately eleven feet six inches (11'6") northwardly from Eighth street to a point approximately one hundred thirty-six feet (136') eastwardly therefrom; and by relocating the northerly house line of St. James street approximately six feet (6') northwardly from Eighth street to a point approximately one hundred thirty-six feet (136') eastwardly therefrom, all under certain terms and conditions including the dedication of the widened portion of St. James street.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s rules for the Community Reinvestment Commission.
Amending Chapter 21-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Advancement of Economic Opportunities," by amending Section 21-802 by adding subsection on Targeted Investments in Women's Business Development Finance.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted measure provided for Philadelphia voters to consider a proposed amendment to the City’s Home Rule Charter on November 5, 2002.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation, appointment, powers and duties of an independent Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the parking rules on Norman Lane between Germantown Avenue and Crefeld Street.
Revising a parking regulation on Norman lane, from Germantown avenue to Crefeld street.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The ordinance approves the Redevelopment Authority’s urban renewal plan for the Ontario Urban Renewal Area, generally bounded by Westmoreland Street, Broad Street, Clearfield Street, and Fifteenth Street.
Approving the redevelopment proposal of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of the Ontario Urban Renewal Area being the area generally bounded by West Westmoreland street on the north; Broad street on the east; West Clearfield street on the south; and Fifteenth street on the west; approving the urban renewal plan and determining that such plan and redevelopment proposal conform to the general locality plan and make adequate provisions for individuals, business concerns and families who are displaced; determining the necessity for changes in and for zoning, streets, alleys, public ways, street patterns, location and relocation of public utilities; determining that the urban renewal plan and redevelopment proposal meet all nondiscrimination requirements of Federal, State and Local Laws and the regulations and policies promulgated with respect thereto; declaring that certain expressly designated and provided for condemnation is imminent with respe...
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.