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 12, 2007 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 34 actions from April 12, 2007
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings, without payment, 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 Sixteenth, Thirty-Second, Thirty-Seventh, Forty-third and Forty-seventh 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.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on the occasion of its 200th anniversary.
Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for Its Invaluable Contributions To The City Of Philadelphia, and the World-at-Large, on The Occasion Of Its 200th Anniversary.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to study whether surveillance cameras could be installed in all recreational facilities.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to determine the feasibility of installing surveillance cameras in all of the recreational facilities, as a means to further enhance the safety of all persons utilizing these facilities; and as a means to fight crime and violence in these facilities.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution calls for Don Imus to resign or be dismissed from his WFAN-AM radio show, “Imus in the Morning,” and urges a local and national boycott of the show until that happens.
Calling for the resignation or dismissal of Don Imus from his WFAN-AM "Imus in the Morning" radio show and further calling for a boycott of his show, locally and nationally, until such time of his resignation or dismissal.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted resolution recognizing April 14, 2007, as the National Day of Climate Action in Philadelphia.
Recognizing April 14, 2007 as the National Day of Climate Action.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution supporting the four initiatives in the proposed “Healthy Families, Healthy Workplaces Act.” The proposal would require paid sick leave based on hours worked, with different limits for larger and small employers, require employers to notify workers of this benefit, and allow workers facing retaliation to sue; the resolution also urges the Pennsylvania Legislature to pass the act.
Supporting the four initiatives within the "Healthy Families, Healthy Workplaces Act."
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings about Philadelphia’s funding of evidence-based violence prevention programs, how successful those programs are, and whether they could be expanded.
Authorizing City Council's Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings investigating Philadelphia's funding, the success and the feasibility of expanding evidence-based violence prevention programs.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring David B.
The Council of the City of Philadelphia is pleased and proud to join with the family, many friends and colleagues of David B. Glancey, Esquire in honoring his exemplary service as Chairman of the City of Philadelphia Board of Revision of Taxes, and in celebrating his twenty-four years of outstanding service to the citizens of the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council approved a redevelopment contract for three parcels in the Nicetown Urban Renewal Area: 1541 Rowan Street, 1608 Rowan Street, and 1611 St.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of Nicetown Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 4, 5 & 6 also sometimes identified by house number and street addresses for Parcel No. 4 as 1541 Rowan street, for Parcel No. 5 as 1608 Rowan street and for Parcel No. 6 as 1611 St. Paul street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Nicetown, CDC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes and honors the Martin Luther King High School cheerleading squad for winning first place in the non-pyramid division of the 2007 Philadelphia Public League Cheerleader Competition.
Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating The Martin Luther King High School Cheerleading Squad - For Capturing The First Place Prize In The Non-Pyramid Division Of The Philadelphia Public League Cheerleader Competition.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about Pennsylvania Governor Edward G.
Authorizing the Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on recommendations of Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell proposed legislation, "Prescription for Pennsylvania" and further authorizing the Committee to seek advice and recommendations to improve the availability and quality of affordable healthcare in Philadelphia from citizens, health experts, health policy experts, academia, businesses, employers, and state legislative and executive branch officials.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution urges Community Health Systems and the University of Pennsylvania Health Systems not to close the obstetrics unit at Chestnut Hill Hospital.
Urging the Community Health Systems and the University of Pennsylvania Health Systems (UPHS) not to close the Chestnut Hill Hospital Obstetrics Unit.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring June 1, 2007, “Safe Night Philadelphia Day.” The resolution recognized a citywide youth-safety effort involving students, community organizations, schools, businesses, and other participating sites, with activities focused on conflict resolution, leadership, and anger management.
Declaring June 1, 2007 as "Safe Night Philadelphia Day."
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Michael Coard for his work as a founding member, researcher, and spokesperson for the Avenging The Ancestors Coalition.
Recognizing and acknowledging Michael Coard, Esquire for his tireless work as a founding member, primary researcher, and official spokesperson of Avenging The Ancestors Coalition (ATAC) that played a prominent and essential role in the recently successful demand for the creation of a historic commemoration to the African descendants enslaved by President George Washington at America's first "White House," which was located at the site of the new Liberty Bell Center at Sixth and Market Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution declaring May 26–28, 2007, Cherokee Heritage Weekend in celebration of the Thirteenth Annual Cherokee Indian Festival.
Declaring May 26-28, 2007 Cherokee Heritage Weekend in Celebration of the Thirteenth Annual Cherokee Indian Festival.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer certain vacant, City-owned lots and buildings in Philadelphia to the 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 Forty-fourth and Sixtieth 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.
City Council approved a redevelopment contract and disposition plan 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 Mantua Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 265 and also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 3803-3809 Brandywine street including 520 North Thirty-eighth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with People's Emergency Center CDC 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.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the National Union of American Families for its work to strengthen families and communities.
Recognizing The National Union of American Families for its Diligence in Strengthening Families and Communities.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.