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 26, 2007 meeting.
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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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution designating the week of April 28, 2007, as “Safe Kid’s Week” in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming The Week of April 28th 2007 as "Safe Kid's Week."
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution designated the week of April 22, 2007, as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming The Week of April 22nd 2007 as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week."
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution honors Sherrod Graham, Dwyne Hall, Jerome Plant, and Kyle Young for rescuing an elderly Philadelphia resident from a house fire on April 19, 2007.
Honoring the Bravery of Sherrod Graham, Dwyne Hall, Jerome Plant, And Kyle Young.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of the vacant, City-owned property at 6124 Hazel Avenue to the Philadelphia 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 Third and Sixth 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.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of 818 North Preston Street to the Philadelphia 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 Six 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.
The adopted resolution recognizes the Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Careers and its boys’ basketball team for winning the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association’s state championship two consecutive years.
Recognizing and Celebrating the Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Careers and Its Boys' Basketball Team On Winning the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association's State Championship For An Unprecedented Two Consecutive Years.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have required people applying for or renewing a Philadelphia license to carry a concealed firearm to report personal information and details about firearms in their homes, businesses, or other property they control.
Amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new Section, entitled "Reporting Requirements Upon the Application for or Renewal of a License to Carry a Firearm," to provide for certain reporting requirements for the issuance or renewal of licenses to carry firearms within the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have required anyone selling firearm ammunition in Philadelphia to report each sale to the City Police Department within seven days.
Amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new Section 10-834, entitled "Sale or Transfer of Ammunition," to require all sales of ammunition for firearms to be reported to the City of Philadelphia Police Department and to require that Department to maintain a registry of such reports; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have required people acquiring or transferring a firearm in Philadelphia, including bringing one into the city, to obtain a license from the Philadelphia Police Department after submitting personal and firearm information, fingerprints, a photograph, and proof of firearms-safety knowledge.
Amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new Section, entitled "Acquisition or Transfer of Firearms," to regulate the acquiring or transferring of any firearm within the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have prohibited people from owning, using, possessing, or transferring certain assault weapons, accessories, ammunition, and other weapons in Philadelphia, with limited exceptions.
Amending Section 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new Section 10-821a, entitled "Contraband Weapons, Accessories and Ammunition," providing for the prohibition and registration of certain assault weapons and imposing penalties.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.