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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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Unanimous actions actions from the June 14, 2007 meeting.

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Showing 19-36 of 69 actions from June 14, 2007

Unanimous2007-06-14
Resolution 070603

The adopted resolution calls on City agencies to enforce Philadelphia Code provisions limiting certain curb cuts near homes serving large Area Shopping District properties.

Calling upon the appropriate City agencies to enforce the provisions of Section 11-104 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to curb cuts providing access to Area Shopping Districts, and authorizing Council to retain counsel to file lawsuits to compel enforcement if the appropriate agencies continue not to enforce those provisions.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2007-06-14
Resolution 070602

The adopted resolution calls for Philadelphia City Council to appoint an Integrity Officer.

Calling for the appointment of an Integrity Officer for the Council of the City of Philadelphia who shall advise members of Council and their staff on issues related to ethics; refer appropriate matters to Council's Committee on Ethics; and serve as a liaison, when deemed necessary, between the Council and all ethics-related offices, boards, and commissions.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2007-06-14
Resolution 070601

The adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings on a City Treasurer study of lending disparities.

Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings on the study of lending disparities recently released by the City Treasurer.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2007-06-14
Resolution 070600

The adopted resolution urges Pennsylvania’s General Assembly to pass House Bill 611, which would make filing a false claim of child abuse a misdemeanor by amending state child-custody law.

Urging the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to enact House Bill No. 611 which makes filing false claims of child abuse a misdemeanor and commends Representative Ronald Waters and all of the representatives who have co-sponsored this bill and taken a leadership role in this matter.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2007-06-14
Resolution 070599

This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on the Environment to hold hearings on a citywide energy conservation education campaign.

Calling on the Committee on the Environment to hold hearings on adopting a City-wide Energy Conservation Education campaign to help Philadelphians save energy and money in their homes, businesses, places of worship, schools and other buildings.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2007-06-14
Resolution 070598

This adopted resolution authorizes Council President Verna to appoint Fred Barnett to the Board of Directors of Wireless Philadelphia to fill a vacancy in a term ending December 31, 2007.

Authorizing the Council President to appoint Fred Barnett to serve on the Board of Directors of Wireless Philadelphia.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2007-06-14
Resolution 070597

City Council adopted a resolution approving the 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. 293 and also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 939-941 South Third street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Neighborhood Gardens Association, A Philadelphia Land Trust 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.

Unanimous2007-06-14
Resolution 070596

City Council adopted a resolution approving a final plan to continue the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise (PRIDE) Neighborhood Improvement District after its scheduled termination.

Approving a final plan for the continuation of the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise (PRIDE) Neighborhood Improvement District ("District") beyond the date of its termination, and authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules to take all further actions required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act prior to enactment of an ordinance that would formally continue the term of the District.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2007-06-14
Resolution 070595

The adopted resolution amends Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2008 budget for Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds.

Amending Resolution No. 070405, approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2008.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2007-06-14
Resolution 070594

The adopted resolution authorizes up to $500,000 in Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds allocated to the 7th Council District to acquire 4204-14 Kensington Avenue.

Authorizing the use of Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds for the acquisition of 4204-14 Kensington Avenue.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2007-06-14
Resolution 070593

Philadelphia City Council approved a redevelopment contract and disposition plan for 10 parcels in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, located around North Howard, Waterloo, Hope, Cumberland, and York Streets.

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 Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625 & 626 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 617 as 126-130 West Cumberland street including 2446 North Howard street & 2451-2461 Waterloo street, Parcel No. 618 as 2310-2370 Hope street including 2355 North Howard street & 108-120 West York street, for Parcel No. 619 as 2315-2317 North Howard street, for Parcel No. 620 as 2325-2327 North Howard street, for Parcel No. 621 as 2322-2340 North Howard street including 2331-2357 Waterloo street, for Parcel No. 622 as 2329-2333 North Howard street, for Parcel No. 623 as 2337-2343 North Howard street, for Parcel No. 624 as 2349 North Howard street, for Parcel No. 625 as 2412-2416 North Howard street including 2422-2442 No...

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2007-06-14
Resolution 070592

City Council adopted a resolution approving an amendment to the Redevelopment Authority’s contract and disposition plan for the Frankford Creek Urban Renewal Area.

Approving an amendment to the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of an additional portion of the Frankford Creek Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 3 also sometimes identified by respective house numbers and street addresses as 4401 Castor avenue including 1512-1520 East Wingohocking street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the amendment to the redevelopment contract with Impact Community Development Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the amended redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2007-06-14
Resolution 070591

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Tony Figliola and the Holy Ghost Prep Forensics Program for their record of success in high school debate and speech competitions.

Recognizing, Honoring, and Celebrating, Tony Figliola and the Holy Ghost Prep Forensics Program on their incredible and impressive winning history in High School level debate and speech competitions.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2007-06-14
Resolution 070589

This adopted resolution approves the final plan to establish the Mt.

Approving the final plan for the establishment of the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District ("District") as set forth in Exhibit "A" to Bill No. 070005.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2007-06-14
Resolution 070588

This adopted resolution amended Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2008 budget for Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds.

Amending Resolution No. 070405, approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2008.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2007-06-14
Resolution 070587

This adopted resolution expresses Philadelphia City Council’s support for the federal Employee Free Choice Act, H.R.

Resolution in support of H.R. 800 and S. 1041 (Employee Free Choice Act).

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2007-06-14
Resolution 070586

City Council adopted a resolution confirming Asia Cooney’s appointment to the Malt and Brewed Beverage Hearing Board.

Confirming the appointment of Asia Cooney to the Malt and Brewed Beverage Hearing Board.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2007-06-14
Resolution 070585

This adopted resolution confirms John Campbell’s appointment to Philadelphia’s Malt and Brewed Beverage Hearing Board.

Confirming the appointment of John Campbell to the Malt and Brewed Beverage Hearing Board.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.