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 April 20, 2006 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 46 actions from April 20, 2006
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing May 1–7, 2006, as Correctional Employees Week.
Recognizing May 1st - May 7th 2006 as Correctional Employees Week.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council recognized April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and honored Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR) for its work supporting people affected by sexual assault and abuse.
Recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Honoring Women Organized Against Rape for Its Outstanding Work.
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Philadelphia City Council recognized April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and honored Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR) for its work supporting people affected by sexual assault and abuse.
Recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Honoring Women Organized Against Rape for Its Outstanding Work.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s redevelopment contract and disposition supplement for Parcel No.
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 South Central Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 292 as 1420 Pemberton street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Angelo M. Mattei, and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
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City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s redevelopment contract and disposition supplement for Parcel No.
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 South Central Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 292 as 1420 Pemberton street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Angelo M. Mattei, and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution calls on City Council’s Committee on Education to hold hearings about whether career and job-training opportunities could be created for jobs in Philadelphia’s gaming industry.
Calling on Council's Committee on Education to hold hearings on the feasibility of creating career and job training opportunities for employment positions in the gaming industry.
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This lapsed resolution would have proposed an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter for submission to city voters.
Proposing an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section Providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the United States to begin an immediate withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, beginning with the National Guard and Reserve and ending with a total withdrawal of U.S. forces by the end of year 2006.
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This adopted resolution recognizes Robert Vernon Hess for his service as Philadelphia’s Deputy Managing Director for Special Needs Housing.
Recognizing Robert Vernon Hess, Deputy Managing Director for Special Needs Housing for his Years of Service to the City of Philadelphia and its Citizens, and Congratulating him on his Appointment as the Commissioner of New York City's Department of Homeless Services.
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This adopted resolution recognizes Robert Vernon Hess for his service as Philadelphia’s Deputy Managing Director for Special Needs Housing.
Recognizing Robert Vernon Hess, Deputy Managing Director for Special Needs Housing for his Years of Service to the City of Philadelphia and its Citizens, and Congratulating him on his Appointment as the Commissioner of New York City's Department of Homeless Services.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution calls on Philadelphia City Council to hold hearings about immigration and how it affects the city.
Calling on the Council of the City of Philadelphia to hold hearings on the issue of Immigration, to explore how it affects our City, and to make recommendations as to what is appropriate action to protect the residents who live within our borders.
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The adopted resolution calls on Philadelphia City Council to hold hearings about immigration and how it affects the city.
Calling on the Council of the City of Philadelphia to hold hearings on the issue of Immigration, to explore how it affects our City, and to make recommendations as to what is appropriate action to protect the residents who live within our borders.
ADOPTED
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The enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Board of Surveyors to revise the City Plan by adding Cates Way near Verree Road and Charette Road and removing part of Ferndale Street between Springview Road and a nearby property line.
Authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 393 by placing on the City Plan Cates Way, on the northwesterly side of Verree Road, at a distance of approximately 224' southwest of Charette Road, and striking Ferndale Street from Springview Road to a property line produced approximately 101' southwest of Charette Road, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of Cates Way.
SIGNED
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This bill is recorded with a status of enacted.
To amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of Holy Family University by allowing for the construction of a new student residence building.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance establishes a no-parking-at-any-time restriction on the east side of Keystone Street between Unruh Avenue and Longshore Avenue.
Establishing a no parking anytime regulation on the east side of Keystone Street, between Unruh Avenue and Longshore Avenue.
SIGNED
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This enacted measure amended Philadelphia’s rules for abandoned vehicles.
Amending Section 12-1120 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Abandoned Vehicles," by increasing the towing and storage fees that an authorized salvor may charge for towing and storing an abandoned vehicles, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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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.
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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.
SIGNED
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The enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s Old City Residential Area Special District controls by extending the district to include the area generally bounded by Wood Street, Sixth Street, Vine Street, and Fifth Street.
Amending Section 14-1610 of The Philadelphia Code entitled, "Old City Residential Area Special District Controls," extending the boundaries of the District to include the area generally bounded by Wood street, Sixth street, Vine street and Fifth street, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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