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 26, 2007 meeting.
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This enacted ordinance approves the Redevelopment Authority’s proposal and urban renewal plan for the 9th & Ellsworth area, generally bounded by Washington Avenue, Darien Street, Federal Street, and Ninth Street.
Approving the redevelopment proposal of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of the 9th & Ellsworth Urban Renewal Area being the area generally bounded by Washington avenue on the north, Darien street to the east, Federal street to the south and the rear of properties fronting on the west side of Ninth street to the west; approving the urban renewal plan and determining that such plan and redevelopment proposal conform to the general locality plan and make adequate provisions for individuals, business concerns and families who are displaced; determining the necessity for changes in and for zoning, streets, alleys, public ways, street patterns, location and relocation of public utilities; determining that the urban renewal plan and redevelopment proposal meet all non-discrimination requirements of Federal, State and Local Laws and the regulations and policies promulgated with respect thereto; declaring that certain expressly designated and provid...
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This communication transmitted a bill that would authorize the Commissioner of Public Property to convey City-owned land and buildings at 214–32 Diamond Street to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for a nominal payment.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, a deed conveying fee simple title to certain tracts of City-owned land with buildings and improvements thereon, known as 214-32 Diamond Street located on the south side of Diamond Street in the City of Philadelphia, for further conveyance at less than fair market value, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Commissioner of Public Property.
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This communication transmitted a proposed bill to amend Section 2 of a 2002 ordinance concerning the City Plan.
Transmitting a bill amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 020429) approved November 13, 2002, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 258 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Brill Street from Torresdale Avenue to Harbison Avenue, by striking from the City Plan and vacating a certain triangular section of Harbison Avenue and by reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for drainage purposes, water main purposes and gas main purposes, under certain terms and conditions," accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 060963 and 070013, which were passed by Council on April 12, 2007, were signed by the Mayor on April 26, 2007.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles on their 75th anniversary.
Recognizing, Honoring, and Celebrating The Philadelphia Eagles on the Occasion of Their 75th Anniversary.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles on their 75th anniversary.
Recognizing, Honoring, and Celebrating The Philadelphia Eagles on the Occasion of Their 75th Anniversary.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Kimberly Rogers as Miss Philadelphia 2007 for her talents and accomplishments.
Recognizing, Honoring, and Celebrating Kimberly Rogers, Miss Philadelphia 2007-For Her Talents and Well-Rounded Persona that Earned Her the Title Miss Philadelphia 2007 - And Wishing Her Well in The Miss Pennsylvania 2007 Pageant.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Kimberly Rogers as Miss Philadelphia 2007 for her talents and accomplishments.
Recognizing, Honoring, and Celebrating Kimberly Rogers, Miss Philadelphia 2007-For Her Talents and Well-Rounded Persona that Earned Her the Title Miss Philadelphia 2007 - And Wishing Her Well in The Miss Pennsylvania 2007 Pageant.
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The adopted resolution proposes amending the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create an Office of the Public School Family and Child Advocate, subject to approval by Philadelphia voters.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Office of the Public School Family and Child Advocate, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
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The adopted resolution demands that the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board set aside its Philadelphia slot parlor license decision until the decision reflects the diversity requirements in state gaming law.
Demanding that the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board vacate the decision made on slot parlor licenses in Philadelphia until it reflects the diversity that the General Assembly required in Section 1212(a) of the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, and further authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to issue subpoenas to compel the production of documents and other evidence in this matter.
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The adopted resolution demands that the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board set aside its Philadelphia slot parlor license decision until the decision reflects the diversity requirements in state gaming law.
Demanding that the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board vacate the decision made on slot parlor licenses in Philadelphia until it reflects the diversity that the General Assembly required in Section 1212(a) of the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, and further authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to issue subpoenas to compel the production of documents and other evidence in this matter.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring local businesses and organizations involved in the “Silence Violence” initiative.
Honoring Local Businesses for Helping to Silence Violence in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring local businesses and organizations involved in the “Silence Violence” initiative.
Honoring Local Businesses for Helping to Silence Violence in Philadelphia.
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The adopted resolution expresses Philadelphia City Council’s support for Stephen Glassman’s re-confirmation as chairman of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.
Calling to Support the re-confirmation of Stephen Glassman as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.
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The adopted resolution expresses Philadelphia City Council’s support for Stephen Glassman’s re-confirmation as chairman of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.
Calling to Support the re-confirmation of Stephen Glassman as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.
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The adopted resolution starts the process of continuing the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise (PRIDE) Neighborhood Improvement District, generally bounded by Tulip Street, Allegheny Avenue, Amber Street, and Venango Street, through December 31, 2012.
Initiating action to continue a neighborhood improvement district beyond the termination date in the area bounded generally by the eastern side of Tulip Street, the northern side of Allegheny Avenue, the western side of Amber Street, and the northern side of Venango Street, known as the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise (PRIDE) Neighborhood Improvement District ("District"), and for which PRIDE, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, serves as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a preliminary plan for and report concerning the District; and authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the Clerk of Council to take all actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act prior to the reenactment of an ordinance that would formally continue the term of the District.
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The adopted resolution starts the process of continuing the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise (PRIDE) Neighborhood Improvement District, generally bounded by Tulip Street, Allegheny Avenue, Amber Street, and Venango Street, through December 31, 2012.
Initiating action to continue a neighborhood improvement district beyond the termination date in the area bounded generally by the eastern side of Tulip Street, the northern side of Allegheny Avenue, the western side of Amber Street, and the northern side of Venango Street, known as the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise (PRIDE) Neighborhood Improvement District ("District"), and for which PRIDE, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, serves as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a preliminary plan for and report concerning the District; and authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the Clerk of Council to take all actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act prior to the reenactment of an ordinance that would formally continue the term of the District.
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The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold public hearings about possible improvements to the Department and its permit process.
Authorizing the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold hearings to discuss possible improvements to the Department of Licenses and Inspections which would result in increased service efficiencies.
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