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 April 20, 2006 meeting.
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This adopted resolution recognizes and honors the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation on its 10th anniversary.
Recognizing, Honoring, and Celebrating The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation for Its Great Success on Its 10th Anniversary, Building The Region's Economy and Image Through Destination Marketing to Increase The Number Of Visitors, The Number Of Nights They Stay And The Number Of Things They Do In The Five-County Region.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving the Redevelopment Authority’s contract and disposition supplement for redeveloping 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. 278 as 1100-1104 South street including 602-606 South Eleventh street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Killian Properties, LLC, 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.
The adopted resolution declared May 18, 2006, as Frankie Avalon Day in Philadelphia.
Declaring May 18, 2006 as Frankie Avalon Day in honor of his three generation career in music, movies and television and for his appearance at the 2006 Sorrento Cheese 9th Street Italian Market Festival.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution honors the Amachi Program on its fifth anniversary.
Honoring the Amachi Program on the occasion of its 5th Anniversary and declaring April 27, 2006 as "Amachi Day" in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring NBC 10 for the 10th anniversary of its Fit Fest program.
Honoring NBC 10 on the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Fit Fest Program.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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.
Introduced (By Request) and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance amended the Philadelphia Code’s rules for the Benjamin Franklin Parkway area.
Amending Section 14-1611 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls," by providing for additional height controls in the vicinity of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted law adds the south side of Filbert Street between 12th and 13th streets to the locations where the Department may approve a tour passenger loading zone.
Amending Section 9-407 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tour Passenger Carriers," by providing for additional Tour Passenger Loading Zones on Filbert Street between 12th and 13th streets, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by Poplar Street, Canal Street, Lewellen Street, and Delaware Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Poplar Street, Canal Street, Lewellen Street and Delaware Avenue.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted law requires people who install, repair, modify, or otherwise service sheet-metal ductwork used in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems to hold a city certificate or apprentice permit.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter entitled "Sheet Metal Technician," requiring certain licensing of persons performing duct work used in HVAC systems, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by Roberts Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, Crowell Street, Ontario Street, 22nd Street, Westmoreland Street, Stokely Street, 25th Street, Fox Street, and Henry Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roberts Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, Crowell Street, Ontario Street, 22nd Street, Westmoreland Street, Stokely Street, 25th Street, Fox Street, Hunting Park Avenue and Henry Avenue.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have submitted a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to voters on November 7, 2006.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of 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; 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.