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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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the April 10, 2003 meeting.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
April 10, 2003 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am returning to you unsigned Bill Number 020647. I understand the perceived unfairness this legislation seeks to correct. However, I have substantial concerns regarding the legality of this measure. Therefore, I have chosen to return it without my signature. Respectfully submitted, John F. Street, Esquire Mayor, City of Philadelphia
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This communication, placed on file, discusses Bill 030114, a proposal that would prohibit telemarketing businesses in Philadelphia’s Old City Residential Area Special District.
April 3, 2002 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am returning herewith Bill Number 030114. Council passed this bill at its session on March 20, 2003. Bill 030114 proposes to amend the portion of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Old City Residential Area Special District Controls" by prohibiting the operation of telemarketing businesses within the District. This measure is problematic for several reasons, including a.) the definition of "telemarketing business" is very broad, and therefore may have far-reaching, unintended consequences; b.) the banning of this use within the Old City area is not support by any finding of fact or formal studies; and, c.) at a meeting on March 18, 2003, the City Planning Commission disapproved of this measure. To define the term "telemarketing" the legislation refers to the state Telemarketer Registration Act, which defines telemarketing as: "a plan, program or campaign which is conducted to includ...
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would create the Progress Plaza Tax Increment Financing District, covering the area generally bounded by Broad Street, Oxford Street, Thirteenth Street, and Jefferson Street.
Transmitting a bill Creating the Progress Plaza Tax Increment Financing District, being the area generally bounded by Broad street on the west, Oxford street on the north, Thirteenth street on the east, and Jefferson street on the south and approving the project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") for the redevelopment of the Progress Plaza Tax Increment Financing District and making certain findings and declarations, all in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, being the Act of July 11, 1990, P.L. 465, No. 113, as amended, and authorizing the Director of Finance and other offices of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Director of Commerce.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution agreeing to participate in the "Progress Plaza Tax Increment Financing District," if it should be created by the Council of the City of Philadelphia in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act of July 11, 1990, (P.L. 465, No. 113), as amended, in the North Philadelphia Redevelopment Area, in an area generally bounded by Broad Street on the west, Oxford Street on the north, Thirteenth Street on the east, and Jefferson Street on the south; and designating the Mayor or his designee as the City's representative for purposes of meeting with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, pursuant to Section 5(a)(2) of the Tax Increment Financing Act, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Director of Commerce.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 020757, 030026, 030076, 030077, 030079, 030124, 030137 and 020139, which were passed by Council on March 27, 2003, were signed by the Mayor on April 8, 2003.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 030096, which was passed by Council on March 27, 2003, was signed by the Mayor on April 7, 2003.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution agrees that Philadelphia would participate in the proposed Progress Plaza Tax Increment Financing District if City Council creates it.
Agreeing to participate in the "Progress Plaza Tax Increment Financing District," if it should be created by the Council of the City of Philadelphia in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act of July 11, 1990, (P.L. 465, No. 113), as amended, in the North Philadelphia Redevelopment Area, in an area generally bounded by Broad Street on the west, Oxford Street on the north, Thirteenth Street on the east, and Jefferson Street on the south; and designating the Mayor or his designee as the City's representative for purposes of meeting with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, pursuant to Section 5(a)(2) of the Tax Increment Financing Act.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution agrees that Philadelphia would participate in the proposed Progress Plaza Tax Increment Financing District if City Council creates it.
Agreeing to participate in the "Progress Plaza Tax Increment Financing District," if it should be created by the Council of the City of Philadelphia in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act of July 11, 1990, (P.L. 465, No. 113), as amended, in the North Philadelphia Redevelopment Area, in an area generally bounded by Broad Street on the west, Oxford Street on the north, Thirteenth Street on the east, and Jefferson Street on the south; and designating the Mayor or his designee as the City's representative for purposes of meeting with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, pursuant to Section 5(a)(2) of the Tax Increment Financing Act.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in the 37th and 47th Wards to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
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 Thirty-seventh and Forty-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.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in the 37th and 47th Wards to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
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 Thirty-seventh and Forty-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.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in the 37th and 47th Wards to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
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 Thirty-seventh and Forty-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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted resolution designated May 18–24, 2003, as National Emergency Medical Services Week.
Recognizing May 18 to 24, 2003, as National Emergency Medical Services Week, and honoring Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for coordinating a tri-state terrorism drill.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted resolution designated May 18–24, 2003, as National Emergency Medical Services Week.
Recognizing May 18 to 24, 2003, as National Emergency Medical Services Week, and honoring Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for coordinating a tri-state terrorism drill.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted resolution designated May 18–24, 2003, as National Emergency Medical Services Week.
Recognizing May 18 to 24, 2003, as National Emergency Medical Services Week, and honoring Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for coordinating a tri-state terrorism drill.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution proposing a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to create an Office of the Insurance Public Advocate, which would be submitted to city voters.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Office of the Insurance Public Advocate, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution proposing a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to create an Office of the Insurance Public Advocate, which would be submitted to city voters.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Office of the Insurance Public Advocate, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorized City Council’s Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings about the lease between Philadelphia and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) for the Philadelphia transit system.
Authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings regarding the Philadelphia Transit System Lease between the City of Philadelphia and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, and authorizing the Committee to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents and other evidence.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorized City Council’s Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings about the lease between Philadelphia and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) for the Philadelphia transit system.
Authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings regarding the Philadelphia Transit System Lease between the City of Philadelphia and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, and authorizing the Committee to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents and other evidence.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.