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 February 25, 2010 meeting.
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This adopted resolution recognizes, honors, and celebrates Philadelphia University's men's basketball coach Herb Magee for reaching 902 career coaching wins.
Recognizing, Honoring and Celebrating Philadelphia University's Men's Basketball Coach Herb Magee for his 902nd career coaching win.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorized City Council’s Committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services to hold a public hearing on the Department of Human Services’ policies for tracking children in its care.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety and Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold a public hearing to investigate the Department of Human Services current policies and procedures for tracking children and investigate new and innovative ways to track and protect all those who are going through DHS and to ensure that anyone who fraudulently violate or tampers with evidence shall be held to the highest degree.
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 properties at 2132 Medary Street and 1957 West Sparks 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 Seventeenth 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.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring the National Association of University Women on its 100th anniversary.
Honoring the National Association of University Women on its 100th Anniversary.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of six City-owned properties in Philadelphia’s 24th Ward to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.
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 Twenty-fourth 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 congratulates Brian Westbrook on his career with the Philadelphia Eagles and recognizes his contributions to Philadelphia, including his work in the community.
Congratulating Brian Westbrook on his outstanding career with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution congratulates the Community College of Philadelphia men's basketball team for winning the Pennsylvania Collegiate Athletic Association State Championship.
Congratulating the Community College of Philadelphia's Men's Basketball Team for winning the Pennsylvania Collegiate Athletic Association State Title Game.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution formally endorses Pennsylvania’s pending application to the Federal Highway Administration to toll Interstate 80.
Fully endorsing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's pending application before the Federal Highway Administration to toll Interstate 80.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance amended a 2008 ordinance concerning the removal from the City Plan and vacation of Cleveland Street between Girard Avenue and Stiles Street.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 080725) approved November 19, 2008, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 120 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Cleveland Street from Girard Avenue to Stiles Street, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance sets requirements for City Council approval of redevelopment proposals and contracts under Philadelphia’s Urban Redevelopment Law.
Amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Property," by setting forth certain requirements for Council's approval of redevelopment proposals and redevelopment contracts submitted to Council for approval under the provisions of the Urban Redevelopment Law.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill adds the sidewalk on the east side of South Broad Street between Porter and Ritner Streets to the locations where farmers’ markets are permitted.
Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding as a permissible location the sidewalk of the east side of South Broad Street between Porter and Ritner Streets, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have extended real estate tax exemptions on improvements to deteriorated industrial, commercial, and other business properties from 10 years to 15 years in City-designated depressed areas.
Amending Section 19-1303(3) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization to Offer Exemptions from Real Estate Taxes on Improvements to Deteriorated Industrial, Commercial or Other Business Properties," by providing for additional abatements in certain depressed areas of the City, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have extended the real estate tax exemption for improvements to residential properties from 10 years to 15 years in areas designated by City Council as significantly in need of economic stimulus.
Amending Section 19-1303(2) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization to Offer Exemption from Real Estate Taxes on Improvements to Residential Properties," by providing for additional abatements in certain depressed areas of the City, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed proposal would have extended Philadelphia’s real estate tax exemption for eligible new residential construction from 10 years to 15 years in areas City Council designated as especially in need of economic stimulus.
Amending Section 19-1303(4) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization to Offer Exemption from Real Estate Taxes on New Construction of Residential Properties," by providing for additional abatements in certain depressed areas of the City, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land bounded by 59th Street, Lancaster Avenue, 62nd Street, Woodbine Avenue, and Upland Way.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 59th Street, Lancaster Avenue, 62nd Street, Woodbine Avenue, and Upland Way.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) to follow Pennsylvania Act 44 of 2009.
Amending Section 22-310 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)," by conforming the City's DROP program to the requirements of Pennsylvania Act No. 44 of 2009 (H.B. 1828), which restricts the DROP eligibility of elected officials.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to purchase about 20 acres on Summerdale Avenue between Foulkrod Street and Godfrey Avenue for up to $2.8 million, plus settlement and other related costs.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) to purchase approximately 20 acres on Summerdale Avenue between Foulkrod Street and Godfrey Avenue, under and subject to the Philadelphia Industrial and Commercial Development Agreement among the City, PAID, and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes and directs the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Housing Authority to expand and improve housing opportunities and related services in Philadelphia.
Authorizing and directing the Mayor of the City of Philadelphia (the "City"), on behalf of the City, to enter into, execute, and deliver an agreement with the Philadelphia Housing Authority to broaden and make more efficient housing opportunities and related services administered by the Philadelphia Housing Authority and existing within the City; and specifically, which will make additional units of affordable housing available to City residents under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.