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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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the March 9, 2006 meeting.
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This communication, placed on file, reports that Mayor John F.
March 9, 2006 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted March 9, 2006, Bill No. 051144, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by amending Section 14-104, entitled 'Non-Conforming Structures and Uses,' by amending provisions relating to the reconstruction of non-conforming structures, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully submitted, John F. Street Mayor
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill removing a portion of the property known generally as the Byberry State Hospital from the Philadelphia Keystone Opportunity Zone, subject to the request and consent of the owners of said Property, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Director of Commerce.
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This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would amend Philadelphia’s zoning code by revising the procedures for establishing a commercial entertainment district.
Transmitting a bill amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-400 entitled "Commercial Entertainment District," by revising the procedures relating to the establishment of a commercial entertainment district.
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This communication, which has been placed on file, transmitted a proposed bill concerning Philadelphia’s possible acquisition of some or all of certain real estate parcels in Tinicum Township, Delaware County.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of The City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title to some or all of certain real estate parcels in Tinicum Township, Delaware County and to acquire a lesser interest, in the form of avigation easements, in some or all such parcels; all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Director of Commerce.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication, placed on file, states that the mayor returned Bill No.
March 9, 2006 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am returning to the Council without my signature Bill No. 051028-AA establishing Commercial Entertainment Districts (CEDs) and urge the prompt passage of the attached bill which excludes the 4th District carve-out. The City of Philadelphia must play a role in the casino development process, although we recognize the selection of casino operators and the casino locations is the perogative of the Commonwealth's Gaming Control Board. Because of the unique hhistoric blend of residential, commercial and industrial uses in neighborhoods, the proposed gaming facilities will be in immediate proximity to residential neighborhoods. As a consequence, zoning decisions - decisions regarding building setback, parking, building height, and ancillary uses are both complicated and critical to the viability of surrounding communities. These are decisions that need to be made locally; they cannote be add...
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 051230, 060010-A, which were passed by Council on February 9, 2006, were signed by the Mayor on March 9, 2006.
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The adopted resolution honors the 25th anniversary of the 1981 Irish Hunger Strike and recognizes its historical and political significance.
Honoring the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of the Irish Hunger Strike
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution honors the 25th anniversary of the 1981 Irish Hunger Strike and recognizes its historical and political significance.
Honoring the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of the Irish Hunger Strike
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The adopted resolution honors the 25th anniversary of the 1981 Irish Hunger Strike and recognizes its historical and political significance.
Honoring the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of the Irish Hunger Strike
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in Philadelphia’s Thirty-third Ward 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 Thirty-third 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.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in Philadelphia’s Thirty-third Ward 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 Thirty-third 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.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in Philadelphia’s Thirty-third Ward 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 Thirty-third 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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 051144, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by amending Section 14-104, entitled 'Non-Conforming Structures and Uses,' by amending provisions relating to the reconstruction of non-conforming structures, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 051144, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by amending Section 14-104, entitled 'Non-Conforming Structures and Uses,' by amending provisions relating to the reconstruction of non-conforming structures, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 051144, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by amending Section 14-104, entitled 'Non-Conforming Structures and Uses,' by amending provisions relating to the reconstruction of non-conforming structures, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution honors Thora Jacobson for 33 years of service to the Samuel S.
Honoring Thora Jacobson for her 33 year dedication to The Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial, her dedication to the arts and her commitment to making Philadelphia a model for an artistically rich community.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution honors Thora Jacobson for 33 years of service to the Samuel S.
Honoring Thora Jacobson for her 33 year dedication to The Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial, her dedication to the arts and her commitment to making Philadelphia a model for an artistically rich community.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution honors Thora Jacobson for 33 years of service to the Samuel S.
Honoring Thora Jacobson for her 33 year dedication to The Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial, her dedication to the arts and her commitment to making Philadelphia a model for an artistically rich community.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.