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 October 20, 2005 meeting.
Meeting dates
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Showing 91-108 of 114 actions from October 20, 2005
The adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of 2654 E.
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-first 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 adopted a resolution urging the U.S.
Urging the United States Department of Justice to order an independent investigation of the circumstances of the fatal shooting of Puerto Rican nationalist leader Filiberto Ojeda Rios by agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings about how City departments and agencies monitor legal and regulatory compliance on construction projects.
Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to conduct hearings for the purpose of investigating the procedures utilized by City departments and agencies to monitor compliance with all City, State and Federal statutory and regulatory requirements on construction projects so as to insure that Philadelphia residents and businesses, and women, minorities and youth have the maximum opportunities possible to participate in such projects; and to insure that all workers are legal U.S. citizens, that all wages and benefits are paid in accordance with area standards, that all taxes are properly withheld and remitted, that such projects employ the most qualified workforce of trades people and workers in the area, and that certified apprentice training programs are made available for Philadelphia residents and especially neighborhood residents who live near such projects in order to increase diversity in construction workforces; and, further authorizing the Committee in furtherance of such...
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution condemns CSX Transportation, Inc.
Condemning the defiance of Council by CSX Transportation, Inc. for its failure to appear and offer testify before a hearing of the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities, memorializing the vote of the Committee to issue a subpoena to compel the attendance of CSX Transportation, Inc. witnesses at the next hearing before the Committee and reaffirming this Council's unwavering commitment to do everything in its power to protect vital city interests and public assets.
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 1661 N.
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 Fifty-second 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 proclaims October 23–31 as National Red Ribbon Week for a Drug-Free America in Philadelphia.
Recognizing October 23-3lst as National Red Ribbon Week for a Drug-Free America.
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 the vacant, City-owned property at 1928 Roberts Avenue 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 Thirteenth 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 adopted a resolution honoring the life and work of C.
Honoring the Life of C. Delores Tucker.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution honors Police Officer Woodie C.
Honoring Woodie C. Marcus Sr.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Fisher Park Community Alliance for its award-winning entries in Pennsylvania Horticultural Society competitions.
Honoring the Fisher Park Community Alliance for their award winning performance in Pennsylvania Horticultural Society competitions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors and congratulates Gerry Sizemore for her long-standing community service, political involvement, and work with organizations, schools, and the Charles M.
Honoring Gerry Sizemore.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in the Twelfth, Nineteenth, and Twenty-third 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 Twelfth, Nineteenth & Twenty-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.
The adopted resolution calls on the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to promptly negotiate a mutually acceptable new contract with Transportation Workers Union Local 234.
Urging the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority to expeditiously negotiate a mutually agreeable new contract between SEPTA and the Transportation Workers Union Local 234.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Tacony Police Athletic League Center and Police Officer Bill Schneider.
Honoring the Tacony PAL Center and Police Officer Bill Schneider.
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 and buildings in the Sixth 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 Sixth 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.
Adopted legislation approves a redevelopment contract and related development rules for eight parcels in the Point Breeze East Urban Renewal Area, including properties on Cross Street and Greenwich 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 Point Breeze East Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 & 80 and also sometimes identified by house addresses and street addresses for Parcel No. 73 as 2300 Cross street, for Parcel No. 74 as 2301-2305 Cross street, for Parcel No. 75 as 2308-2316 Cross street, for Parcel No. 76 as 2341 Cross street, for Parcel No. 77 as 2344 Cross street, for Parcel No. 78 as 2345-2349 Cross street, for Parcel No. 79 as 2300 Greenwich street and for Parcel No. 80 as 2327-2331 Greenwich street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Universal Community Homes 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 adopted resolution calls on City Council’s Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold public hearings about the administration’s proposed reorganization of the Office of Housing and Community Development, the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation, and the Redevelopment Authority.
Calling on the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold public hearings on the administration's proposed reorganization of housing agencies.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings on the condition, maintenance policies, and irrigation methods for outdoor athletic fields across Philadelphia.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings to examine the conditions, maintenance policies and irrigation methods used to maintain functional and safe outdoor athletic fields city-wide and to also explore the option of working with area agricultural colleges to help accomplish this initiative.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.