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 17, 2010 meeting.
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Showing 73-90 of 217 actions from June 17, 2010
The resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of the vacant property at 1814–28 West Cheltenham 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 Tenth 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.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of the vacant property at 1814–28 West Cheltenham 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 Tenth 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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of three City-owned properties—1366 South Melville Street and 1123 and 1125 North 40th 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 Twenty-fourth and Twenty-seventh 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 conditional ownership of three City-owned properties—1366 South Melville Street and 1123 and 1125 North 40th 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 Twenty-fourth and Twenty-seventh 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.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of three City-owned properties—1366 South Melville Street and 1123 and 1125 North 40th 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 Twenty-fourth and Twenty-seventh 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 calls on the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to work with City Council to address delays and a backlog in processing redevelopment applications and proposals.
Calling on the Redevelopment Authority (RDA) in the Spirit of Transparency and Cooperation to Honor its Commitment to Work with City Council Going Forward to End the Stalemate and Backlog that Exists Within the Redevelopment Authority.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution calls on the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to work with City Council to address delays and a backlog in processing redevelopment applications and proposals.
Calling on the Redevelopment Authority (RDA) in the Spirit of Transparency and Cooperation to Honor its Commitment to Work with City Council Going Forward to End the Stalemate and Backlog that Exists Within the Redevelopment Authority.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution calls on the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to work with City Council to address delays and a backlog in processing redevelopment applications and proposals.
Calling on the Redevelopment Authority (RDA) in the Spirit of Transparency and Cooperation to Honor its Commitment to Work with City Council Going Forward to End the Stalemate and Backlog that Exists Within the Redevelopment Authority.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed resolution proposed amending the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to let City Council regulate how concessions are awarded for selling products or providing paid services on park and recreation property.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to authorize Council to regulate the process by which concessions are awarded for the sale of products or the rendition of services for a consideration on park or recreation land or facilities, and to require that revenues from such concessions be paid into a special fund that may only be used to carry out the powers and duties of the Department of Parks and Recreation, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution proposed amending the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to let City Council regulate how concessions are awarded for selling products or providing paid services on park and recreation property.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to authorize Council to regulate the process by which concessions are awarded for the sale of products or the rendition of services for a consideration on park or recreation land or facilities, and to require that revenues from such concessions be paid into a special fund that may only be used to carry out the powers and duties of the Department of Parks and Recreation, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The lapsed bill would have ended the election of Philadelphia’s Sheriff, abolished the Office of the Sheriff, and transferred its powers and duties to the Mayor or other City agencies designated by the Mayor.
Amending Title 2 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City-County Consolidation," by providing that a Sheriff shall no longer be elected, by abolishing the Office of the Sheriff, and by reassigning the powers, functions and duties of that Office to other City agencies; providing for submission of such amendment for the approval or disapproval of the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; and making conforming, technical changes to The Philadelphia Code; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The lapsed bill would have ended the election of Philadelphia’s Sheriff, abolished the Office of the Sheriff, and transferred its powers and duties to the Mayor or other City agencies designated by the Mayor.
Amending Title 2 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City-County Consolidation," by providing that a Sheriff shall no longer be elected, by abolishing the Office of the Sheriff, and by reassigning the powers, functions and duties of that Office to other City agencies; providing for submission of such amendment for the approval or disapproval of the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; and making conforming, technical changes to The Philadelphia Code; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have changed zoning designations for certain properties within the area bounded by Richmond Street, Cumberland Street, Beach Street, and Schirra Drive.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Richmond Street, Cumberland Street, Beach Street, and Schirra Drive; and amending Section 14-304 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "'C-3' Commercial District," all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have changed zoning designations for certain properties within the area bounded by Richmond Street, Cumberland Street, Beach Street, and Schirra Drive.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Richmond Street, Cumberland Street, Beach Street, and Schirra Drive; and amending Section 14-304 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "'C-3' Commercial District," all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes the Roxborough Environmental Control District on a specified parcel in Roxborough to protect its natural and wildlife habitat.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new Section establishing the Roxborough Environmental Control District, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes the Roxborough Environmental Control District on a specified parcel in Roxborough to protect its natural and wildlife habitat.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new Section establishing the Roxborough Environmental Control District, all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s Public Employees Retirement Code to give Philadelphia-based brokerages and investment firms a preference in managing Retirement System assets and carrying out trades.
Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by adding provisions under which local firms will be given a preference to manage the investment of Retirement System assets and to execute trades, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s Public Employees Retirement Code to give Philadelphia-based brokerages and investment firms a preference in managing Retirement System assets and carrying out trades.
Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by adding provisions under which local firms will be given a preference to manage the investment of Retirement System assets and to execute trades, all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.