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 February 23, 2006 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 18 actions from February 23, 2006
This adopted resolution authorized City Council’s Committee on Streets and Services to hold a public hearing about how Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation coordinate on the repair, maintenance, and design of state-maintained highways in Philadelphia.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Streets and Services to hold a public hearing to investigate the current intergovernmental relationship, policies, and practices of The City of Philadelphia and The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), regarding repairs, maintenance, and design of Pennsylvania State-Maintained Highways that are in the County of Philadelphia; and, in furtherance of such investigation, authorizing the issuance of subpoenas 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 and honoring Azeem, a Philadelphia Police Department cadaver-search dog with badge number K-527, for seven years of service.
Recognizing, Honoring, Celebrating, And Remembering Azeem: The "Brave One" - Badge Number K-527, A Seven-Year Veteran Of The Philadelphia Police Department--For His Honorable Service And Extraordinary Talents That Personified His Commitment To Not Only The Citizens Of Philadelphia But Also The United States Of America.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving an amendment to the Redevelopment Authority’s contract and disposition supplement for the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.
Approving an amendment to the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of an additional portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 490 also sometimes identified by respective house number and street address as 2144 Stewart street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the amendment to the redevelopment contract with Sharswood II Associates, L.P. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the amended redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognized April 24–30, 2006, as the Annual Remembrance of the Six Million Jewish Martyrs who were murdered during the Holocaust.
In solemn recognition during the week of April 24 through April 30, 2006 as the Annual Remembrance of the Six Million Jewish Martyrs, who perished during the Holocaust.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognized February 25, 2006, as Reparations Awareness Day.
Recognizing February 25, 2006 as Reparations Awareness Day and urging the U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 40 and the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to pass H.B. 765, both entitled the "Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act."
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution calls on the Bush Administration to withdraw its approval of Dubai Ports World’s acquisition of Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, which conducts port operations in Philadelphia and other U.S.
Calling on the Bush Administration to withdraw its approval of the acquisition by Dubai Ports World of the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, a company that conducts port operations in Philadelphia and several other major ports in the United States.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted findings of fact and legal conclusions for appeals filed in the Court of Common Pleas concerning Council’s disapproval of applications to sell malt and brewed beverages for off-premises consumption.
Adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law with respect to certain appeals filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas regarding Council's decision disapproving applications to sell malt and brewed beverages for consumption off- premises.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the memory of Octavius V.
Honoring the memory of Octavius V. Catto.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s Housing Development Agreement Ordinance, which covers low-cost residential development and redevelopment and transfers of certain City-owned properties.
Amending the Ordinance approved June 28, 1966 (Bill No. 1845), as amended, known as the "Philadelphia Housing Development Agreement Ordinance," and entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation to provide for low cost residential development and redevelopment in the City and to cooperate in certain housing programs, including the transfer of certain parcels of land, under certain terms and conditions," by requiring the express approval of Council by ordinance prior to the transfer of any City-owned property pursuant to that Ordinance or pursuant to the agreement authorized by that Ordinance.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to amend the lease with Far Northeast Senior Citizens, Inc.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a further amendment to a lease between the City and the Far Northeast Senior Citizens, Inc. for the use of certain property located on the northeast corner of Byberry-Southampton road and Townsend road, to provide for an extension of the City's responsibility for the payment of charges and fees for public utilities, sewer rents, water rents, water charges, and heating charges, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This bill is recorded with a status of enacted.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Southampton Road, A Railroad Right-of-Way, Hornig Road and the Roosevelt Boulevard.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance permits sidewalk vending on the west side of 10th Street between Market Street and Ludlow Street.
Amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code by permitting vending on the west side of 10th Street, from Market Street to Ludlow Street.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s zoning code by deleting a provision that allowed buildings on C-4 commercial lots in the area bounded by Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Vine Street, Water Street, and Summer Street to have floor area equal to 700% of the lot’s area.
Amending Section 14-305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "'C-4' Commercial and 'C-5' Commercial Districts," by deleting the provision that increased the permitted floor area of lots designated "C-4" in the area bounded by Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Vine Street, Water Street and Summer Street.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill amended Philadelphia Code Chapter 21-1100, concerning community development, by extending the period it remains in force.
Amending Chapter 21-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Community Development," by extending the applicability period.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance to transfer $49,750,657 in Fiscal Year 2006 General Fund appropriations among City offices, departments, boards, and commissions.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2006 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized a $200,000 transfer within Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2006 Water Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2006 within the Water Fund from the Managing Director - Office of Fleet Management to the Managing Director - Office of Fleet Management.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the transfer of $21,871,920 in Fiscal Year 2006 grant funding from the Director of Finance’s provision for other grants.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2006 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Streets Department, the Department of Public Property and the Department of Human Services - Office of Emergency Shelter Services.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill changes the requirements for banks and other institutions that hold Philadelphia city funds.
Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements", by clarifying the requirements for city depositories.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.