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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Other actions actions from the March 31, 2005 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 48 actions from March 31, 2005
Council Action2005-03-31
Bill 050107Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter creating a new Chapter 5 entitled "Referenda Approved By The Voters" in Article VIII, Provisions of General Application, and creating a new Section 8-500 entitled "Home Rule Power to Prevent and Reduce Gun Violence" calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will permit Philadelphia to enact constitutionally lawful legislation to prevent and reduce gun violence; 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.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Council Action2005-03-31
Bill 050064Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by providing for the calculation of the credit against net profits tax based upon net income tax liability, where a credit is received against net income tax for contributions to community development corporations undertaking economic development activities within the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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Council Action2005-03-31
COMMUNICATION 050258Transmitting a resolution 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 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcel Nos.
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Council Action2005-03-31
COMMUNICATION 050265Transmitting a bill approving the twelfth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, being the area beginning at the intersection of Fortieth street and Spring Garden street, including the ninth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the relocation plan, as amended, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately forty three ( 43 ) properties for residential and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.
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Council Action2005-03-31
COMMUNICATION 050264Transmitting a bill dissolving the 1600 North Broad Tax Increment Financing District and creating the Avenue North Tax Increment Financing District, being the approximately three-acre site at 1600-36 North Broad Street generally bounded by Cecil B.
READ
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Council Action2005-03-31
COMMUNICATION 050263Transmitting a bill amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning", by amending Chapter 14-500, entitled "Industrial Districts", by amending Chapter 14-504, entitled "L-2" Limited Industrial District", by modifying the conditions under which certain uses are permitted, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Director of Commerce.
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Council Action2005-03-31
COMMUNICATION 050262Transmitting a bill amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by increasing the permissible height for fences located on the front lot line of certain properties in residential districts; and by permitting certain architectural embellishments on fences; all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Commissioner of Licenses and Inspections.
READ
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Council Action2005-03-31
COMMUNICATION 050261Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and idsposition supplement of the Redeveloopment authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington - Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No.
READ
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Council Action2005-03-31
COMMUNICATION 050260Transmitting a resolution 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 New Kensington - Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No.
READ
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Council Action2005-03-31
COMMUNICATION 050259Transmitting a resolution 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 Fairhill-St.
READ
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Council Action2005-03-31
COMMUNICATION 050257Transmitting a resolution 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 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcel No.
READ
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Council Action2005-03-31
COMMUNICATION 050256Transmitting a resolution 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 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcel No.
READ
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Council Action2005-03-31
COMMUNICATION 050255Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos.
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Council Action2005-03-31
Resolution 050254Recognizing, honoring, and celebrating Ronica Licciardello, Miss Philadelphia 2005-for her talents and well-rounded persona that earned her the title Miss Philadelphia 2005 - and wishing her well in the Miss Pennsylvania 2005 Pageant.
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Council Action2005-03-31
Resolution 050254Recognizing, honoring, and celebrating Ronica Licciardello, Miss Philadelphia 2005-for her talents and well-rounded persona that earned her the title Miss Philadelphia 2005 - and wishing her well in the Miss Pennsylvania 2005 Pageant.
ADOPTED
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Council Action2005-03-31
Resolution 050253Recognizing, honoring, celebrating, and thanking David Auspitz and his family, owners of Famous 4th Street Deli The Accommodation of Choice for: Election Day Socializing and Strategies, Business Deals and Union Activities, Journalists and Journalese and the Generality of Local Celebrities after four generations and 82 years of commitment to the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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Council Action2005-03-31
Resolution 050253Recognizing, honoring, celebrating, and thanking David Auspitz and his family, owners of Famous 4th Street Deli The Accommodation of Choice for: Election Day Socializing and Strategies, Business Deals and Union Activities, Journalists and Journalese and the Generality of Local Celebrities after four generations and 82 years of commitment to the City of Philadelphia.
READ
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Council Action2005-03-31
Resolution 050252Proclaiming April as "Chastity Awareness Month."
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