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 10, 2008 meeting.
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This adopted resolution urges Pennsylvania’s General Assembly to pass House Bill 2200 and Special House Session Bill 1.
Urging the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to enact House Bill No. 2200 and Special House Session Bill No. 1 which are both significant steps in Pennsylvania toward the establishment of a green jobs initiative and green economics revitalization.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council to commission an economic research study on how predatory lending and other economic factors relate to foreclosures and disruptions in Philadelphia’s housing market.
Authorizing City Council to commission an economic research study to develop indicators, processes, and tools which will allow Council to mitigate significant disruptions in the housing market related to predatory lending practices.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings on safety in Philadelphia’s subways, elevated trains, buses, and commuter rail lines.
Authorizing Council's Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings on the safety of the Philadelphia subways, elevated trains, buses and commuter rail lines and the measures that SEPTA, the City, the Department of Public Property and the Police are is taking to protect all riders on the public transportation system.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to oppose and defeat Senate Bill 1250.
Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to oppose and defeat Senate Bill No. 1250, which would amend the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to provide that only a union of marriage between a man and a woman shall be legally recognized or valid in Pennsylvania.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution proposed eliminating Philadelphia’s funding for the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania over a four-year period, including seeking reimbursement for certain costs the City provides.
Declaring the Council of the City of Philadelphia's intention to eliminate funding to the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania within the next four-year period and urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to carry-out its constitutionally-mandated and court-ordered responsibility to fund the First Judicial District, as mandated by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes Philadelphia-born actor Elliot Ruiz for his acting achievements, including the premiere of his film Battle for Haditha, and for his military service as an Iraq War veteran.
Recognizing Philadelphia born actor Elliot Ruiz on the May 17th premier of his film Battle for Haditha.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council designated the week of April 26, 2008, as “Safe Kid’s Week” in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming The Week of April 26th 2008 as "Safe Kid's Week."
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the Turn Purple Campaign.
Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating the Turn Purple Campaign - For their mission of working to prevent youth homelessness by raising awareness, uniting youth organizations, increasing advocacy, and heightening prevention efforts.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution begins the process of creating the Greater Cheltenham Avenue Business Improvement District in an area covering parts of Cheltenham Avenue, Ogontz Avenue, and Wadsworth Avenue.
Initiating action to establish a neighborhood improvement district in an area that generally includes Cheltenham Avenue with boundaries of Wadsworth Avenue on the west and Broad Street on the east, Ogontz Avenue with boundaries of Cheltenham Avenue on the north and 67th Avenue on the south and Wadsworth Avenue with boundaries of Cheltenham Avenue on the northeast and Michener Avenue on the southwest; to be known as The Greater Cheltenham Avenue Business Improvement District, and for which Greater Cheltenham Avenue Business Improvement District Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, 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 District.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted legislation declares June 6, 2008, as “Safe Night Philadelphia Day.” It recognizes Safe Night Philadelphia, a citywide youth-safety effort involving students, community organizations, schools, businesses, and other participating sites in activities focused on conflict resolution, anger management, and leadership skills.
Declaring June 6, 2008 as "Safe Night Philadelphia Day."
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring author Paula J.
Recognizing and Honoring Author Paula J. Giddings.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Temple University Beasley School of Law Dean Robert J.
Honoring Temple University, Beasley School of Law Dean Robert J. Reinstein on his Retirement.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring May 24–26, 2008, Cherokee Heritage Weekend in celebration of the Fifteenth Annual Cherokee Indian Festival.
Declaring May 24-26, 2008, Cherokee Heritage Weekend in Celebration of the Fifteenth Annual Cherokee Indian Festival.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted resolution recognizing April 20–26 as Philadelphia Donate Life Week and highlighting the lifesaving value of organ and tissue donation.
Recognizing the week of April 20th - 26th Philadelphia Donate Life Week.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Grasso Holdings, Inc., the owner and developer of 1601 Vine Street, to construct, own, and maintain canopies, a façade overhang, and balconies that extend over portions of the public footways on Vine Street, Franklintown Boulevard, 16th Street, and Wood Street as part of a mixed-use development.
Authorizing Grasso Holdings, Inc. the owner and developer of 1601 Vine Street to construct, own and maintain various encroachments to be installed in conjunction with a mixed-use development, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Arch Street Hotel Partners, LLC to construct, own, and maintain a decorative awning, two movable plant urns, and a bicycle rack at 1421 Arch Street, extending into or placed on the public right-of-way.
Authorizing Arch Street Hotel Partners, LLC to construct, own and maintain various encroachments at 1421 Arch Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Mariner Commercial Properties, Inc., the owner and developer of 1441 Chestnut Street, to construct and maintain specified building features that extend over the sidewalks on Chestnut Street and 15th Street as part of a mixed-use development.
Authorizing Mariner Commercial Properties, Inc., owner and developer of 1441 Chestnut Street to construct, own and maintain various encroachments to be installed in conjunction with a mixed-use development, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This withdrawn proposal would have changed the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain properties in the area bounded by Delaware Avenue, Fairmount Avenue, Front Street, and Poplar Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Delaware Avenue, Fairmount Avenue, Front Street, and Poplar Street.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.