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
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the June 7, 2007 meeting.
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This enacted ordinance expands Philadelphia’s restrictions on commercial establishments on residential blockfaces to include take-out restaurants on corner lots when either adjoining street is a residential blockface.
Amending Section 9-627 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Establishments on Residential Blockfaces," to extend the scope of the ordinance to include certain establishments located on corner lots, to require certain establishments to display a poster indicating that the establishment is subject to the terms of this ordinance and to increase the penalties for violations of the ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance expands Philadelphia’s restrictions on commercial establishments on residential blockfaces to include take-out restaurants on corner lots when either adjoining street is a residential blockface.
Amending Section 9-627 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Establishments on Residential Blockfaces," to extend the scope of the ordinance to include certain establishments located on corner lots, to require certain establishments to display a poster indicating that the establishment is subject to the terms of this ordinance and to increase the penalties for violations of the ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 060743 and 060962, which was passed by Council on May 24, 2007, was signed by the Mayor on June 6, 2007.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer certain City-owned vacant lots and properties to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost, with conditions under Chapter 16-400 of the Philadelphia Code.
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 Fifteenth, Eighteenth, Twenty-eighth, Twenty-ninth, Thirty-seventh and Forty-third 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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer certain City-owned vacant lots and properties to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost, with conditions under Chapter 16-400 of the Philadelphia Code.
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 Fifteenth, Eighteenth, Twenty-eighth, Twenty-ninth, Thirty-seventh and Forty-third 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.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer certain City-owned vacant lots and properties to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost, with conditions under Chapter 16-400 of the Philadelphia Code.
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 Fifteenth, Eighteenth, Twenty-eighth, Twenty-ninth, Thirty-seventh and Forty-third 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.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors and commends Pedro A.
Honoring and Commending Pedro A. Ramos, Esquire.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors and commends Pedro A.
Honoring and Commending Pedro A. Ramos, Esquire.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors and commends Pedro A.
Honoring and Commending Pedro A. Ramos, Esquire.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution reaffirms Philadelphia City Council’s position as a pro-choice city and expresses official support for reproductive rights, including the right to choose a legal and safe abortion.
Urging Philadelphia to adopt status as a Pro-Choice City.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution reaffirms Philadelphia City Council’s position as a pro-choice city and expresses official support for reproductive rights, including the right to choose a legal and safe abortion.
Urging Philadelphia to adopt status as a Pro-Choice City.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted resolution honoring and commending Steven Caldwell and The Original Orlons for their work with the Department of Education and children, and for their musical contributions to Philadelphia.
Honoring and Commending Steven Caldwell and The Original Orlons for their work with the Department of Education to improve the qualities of life and service for children, and creating a musical legacy that has brought fame and pride to the City of Philadelphia through entertaining audiences world-wide and spreading the Philadelphia Sound.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted resolution honoring and commending Steven Caldwell and The Original Orlons for their work with the Department of Education and children, and for their musical contributions to Philadelphia.
Honoring and Commending Steven Caldwell and The Original Orlons for their work with the Department of Education to improve the qualities of life and service for children, and creating a musical legacy that has brought fame and pride to the City of Philadelphia through entertaining audiences world-wide and spreading the Philadelphia Sound.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted resolution honoring and commending Steven Caldwell and The Original Orlons for their work with the Department of Education and children, and for their musical contributions to Philadelphia.
Honoring and Commending Steven Caldwell and The Original Orlons for their work with the Department of Education to improve the qualities of life and service for children, and creating a musical legacy that has brought fame and pride to the City of Philadelphia through entertaining audiences world-wide and spreading the Philadelphia Sound.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution initiated the process to reestablish the Frankford Special Services District, covering Frankford Avenue from Torresdale Avenue to Bridge Street and specified nearby side streets.
Initiating action to reestablish a neighborhood improvement district in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from Torresdale Avenue to Bridge Street and certain side streets including portions of Kensington Avenue, Foulkrod Street, Gillingham Street, Griscom Street, Margaret Street, Meadow Street, Orthodox Street, Paul Street, Pratt Street, Darrah Street, and Unity Street, to be known as the Frankford Special Services District ("District"), and for which the Frankford Special Services District of Philadelphia, an Authority established pursuant to the Municipalities Authorities Act of 1945, would serve 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 enactment of an ordinance that would formally establish the ...
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution initiated the process to reestablish the Frankford Special Services District, covering Frankford Avenue from Torresdale Avenue to Bridge Street and specified nearby side streets.
Initiating action to reestablish a neighborhood improvement district in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from Torresdale Avenue to Bridge Street and certain side streets including portions of Kensington Avenue, Foulkrod Street, Gillingham Street, Griscom Street, Margaret Street, Meadow Street, Orthodox Street, Paul Street, Pratt Street, Darrah Street, and Unity Street, to be known as the Frankford Special Services District ("District"), and for which the Frankford Special Services District of Philadelphia, an Authority established pursuant to the Municipalities Authorities Act of 1945, would serve 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 enactment of an ordinance that would formally establish the ...
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution initiated the process to reestablish the Frankford Special Services District, covering Frankford Avenue from Torresdale Avenue to Bridge Street and specified nearby side streets.
Initiating action to reestablish a neighborhood improvement district in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from Torresdale Avenue to Bridge Street and certain side streets including portions of Kensington Avenue, Foulkrod Street, Gillingham Street, Griscom Street, Margaret Street, Meadow Street, Orthodox Street, Paul Street, Pratt Street, Darrah Street, and Unity Street, to be known as the Frankford Special Services District ("District"), and for which the Frankford Special Services District of Philadelphia, an Authority established pursuant to the Municipalities Authorities Act of 1945, would serve 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 enactment of an ordinance that would formally establish the ...
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.