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 22, 2004 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 24 actions from April 22, 2004
This enacted ordinance permits licensed farmers’ markets on the south side of Walnut Street along Rittenhouse Square, despite the existing restrictions on sidewalk vending and sales there.
Amending Section 9-204 of the Philadelphia Code relating to Sidewalk Vendors in Center City and Section 9-205 of the Philadelphia Code relating to Sidewalk Sales to permit farmers' markets on the south side of Walnut Street on the sidewalk abutting Rittenhouse Square, and providing that provisions shall expire after a specified period of time, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Peter Capolino, and his successors and assigns, to construct and maintain an open terrace at 604 S.
Authorizing Peter Capolino, 604 S. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, owner of the property 604 S. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, his successors and assigns, to construct and maintain a terrace projection, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s graffiti rules for private property.
Amending Section PM-311.0 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Graffiti," by changing the required time period for the removal of graffiti from private property, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted measure amended Philadelphia’s wage and net profits tax to reduce tax rates in stages for eligible low-income residents and nonresidents, with the tax eventually eliminated for very low-income residents and reduced to a set minimum for very low-income nonresidents.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by decreasing in six stages the rates of the tax imposed upon certain low income persons, providing for refunds of excess taxes paid, and directing the Revenue Department to prepare forms for use by eligible taxpayers seeking such refunds; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing April 25 through May 1, 2004, as Philadelphia Contract Managers Week.
Recognizing April 25th through May 1st, 2004, as Philadelphia Contract Managers Week.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Fox Chase Cancer Center’s hospital on its centennial anniversary.
Celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of the hospital of Fox Chase Cancer Center.
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 lots and buildings in the 18th, 28th, 37th, and 43rd 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, Twenty-eighth, 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 adopted a resolution urging the U.S.
Urging the U.S. Senate to oppose bill S.2290 the 'Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2004'
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted, this resolution recognizes and praises Héctor W.
Recognizing and lauding the accomplishments of Héctor W. Soto while serving as Executive Director of the Philadelphia Police Advisory Commission.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognized May 1, 2004, as Law Day and May 1–7, 2004, as Law Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing May 1, 2004 as Law Day and the week of May 1, 2004 to May 7, 2004 as Law Week in the City of Philadelphia.
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 on findings and recommendations from the Minority Business Development Subcommittee of the 21st Century Review Forum.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to review the findings and recommendations of the Minority Business Development Subcommittee of the 21st Century Review Forum.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Finance to hold hearings about Philadelphia’s past, current, and future revenue collections.
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Finance to conduct hearings on the past, current and future status of the City of Philadelphia's revenue collections.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the 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 Thirty-fourth & Fifty-second 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.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 6150 Vine Street 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 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.
The adopted resolution honors and commends Richard E.
Honoring Richard E. Roy.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Kumar Kishinchand on his retirement after 34 years of service to the Philadelphia Water Department.
Honoring Kumar Kishinchand.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognized April 2004 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Philadelphia.
Joining the nation and the City of Philadelphia in acknowledging April 2004 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and recognizing the Philadelphia Department of Human Services for its efforts to eradicate the problems of abuse and neglect of children.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution recognizing April 18–24, 2004, as Philadelphia Crime Victims Week.
Joining the Nation and the City of Philadelphia in acknowledging the Week of April 18 2004 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.