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 December 18, 2003 meeting.
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Showing 1-9 of 9 actions from December 18, 2003
City Council adopted a resolution approving a redevelopment contract and related rules for five parcels in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, at 1701, 1739, 1812, 1844, and 1846 West Thompson Street.
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 Nos. 424, 425, 426, 427 & 428 also sometimes identified by respective house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 424 as 1701 West Thompson street, for Parcel No. 425 as 1739 West Thompson street, for Parcel No. 426 as 1812 West Thompson street, for Parcel No. 427 as 1844 West Thompson street and for Parcel No. 428 as 1846 West Thompson street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Board of Directors of City Trusts 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.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer certain City-owned lots, buildings, and improvements in the Eighteenth, Twentieth, Thirty-seventh, and Forty-third Wards 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 Eighteenth, Twentieth, Thirty-seventh & 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.
Philadelphia City Council enacted a resolution also naming the 1100 block of Filbert Street “Harry Ochs Way.” The honorary name recognizes Harry G.
Also naming the 1100 block of Filbert Street as "Harry Ochs Way," in honor of longtime Reading Terminal Market merchant Harry G. Ochs Jr.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution allowing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to use Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds to acquire the properties listed in Exhibit A.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to use NTI bond proceeds to acquire certain properties, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Nora Castañeda, president of Venezuela’s Women’s Development Bank (Banmujer), for her work supporting women and poor communities.
Recognizing the central role of Nora Castañeda, President of the Women's Development Bank of Venezuela (Banmujer), in guaranteeing the rights of women and the poor in Venezuela, as a model for a caring economy for Philadelphia and beyond.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 6001 Haverford Avenue, a City-owned property in the Thirty-fourth Ward, 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 Thirty-fourth Ward 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 commending Bernard A.
Commending Mr. Bernard A. Guet for his service as President of the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association and for his leadership in the hospitality community.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings about Tenet Healthcare Corporation’s proposed closure of the Medical College of Pennsylvania in East Falls.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to investigate the proposed closure of the Medical College of Pennsylvania (MCP) by Tenet Healthcare Corporation (Tenet) and the devastating impact that such a closure would have on the patients and employees of MCP, the East Falls community, and the City of Philadelphia; and further authorizing the Committee in furtherance of such investigation to issue subpoenas as may be necessary to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents to the full extent authorized under Section 2-401 of the Home Rule Charter.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing December 29, 2003, through January 3, 2004, as “Haitian Independence Week.” The recognition commemorated Haiti’s 200th anniversary as an independent nation and celebrated the contributions of Philadelphia’s Haitian community.
Recognizing the week of December 29, 2003 through January 3, 2004 as "Haitian Independence Week" to celebrate Haiti's 200th Anniversary as an independent nation.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.