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 March 3, 2011 meeting.
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Showing 55-72 of 79 actions from March 3, 2011
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and congratulating the African American Museum in Philadelphia on its 35th anniversary.
Recognizing and Congratulating the African American Museum in Philadelphia on its 35th Anniversary.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted, this resolution recognizes and congratulates Mrs.
Recognizing and Congratulating Mrs. Hermione Clark Hill-Logan on the occasion of her 100th Birthday.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of two City-owned properties—3010 Rosehill Street and 3513 North 7th 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 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 recognizes and honors the Philadelphia Gay News and its publisher, Mark Segal, for 35 years of journalism, advocacy, and civic commitment.
Recognizing and Honoring the Philadelphia Gay News and it's Publisher Mark Segal on 35 years of ground breaking journalism and civic commitment.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution proclaimed February 2011 as American Heart Month in Philadelphia and February 4, 2011, as Wear Red Day.
Proclaiming February 2011 as "American Heart Month" and proclaiming February 4, 2011 as "Wear Red Day in the City of Philadelphia."
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring West Philadelphia High School’s Hybrid X Team for being among the top finalists in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize contest.
Honoring West Philadelphia High School's Hybrid X Team for being among the Top Finalists in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize Contest and Recognizing Team Member Brandon Ford for his Special Invitation to Sit with First Lady Michelle Obama at President Barak Obama's State of the Union Address.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s property maintenance rules to exempt certain vacant lots from separate licensing, including contiguous lots under common ownership, lots maintained as gardens, and properties acquired through the Emergency Nuisance Abatement Program for two years.
Amending Chapter 1, Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code) and Chapter 4-200.0, Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section PM-102.0, entitled "Licensing," to provide for exemptions for certain vacant property uses; and by amending Section A-906 of Subcode "A," entitled "Property Maintenance Code Fees," to reduce the license fees charged to own a vacant lot, vacant building or vacant wharf; all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s property maintenance rules to exempt certain vacant lots from separate licensing, including contiguous lots under common ownership, lots maintained as gardens, and properties acquired through the Emergency Nuisance Abatement Program for two years.
Amending Chapter 1, Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code) and Chapter 4-200.0, Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section PM-102.0, entitled "Licensing," to provide for exemptions for certain vacant property uses; and by amending Section A-906 of Subcode "A," entitled "Property Maintenance Code Fees," to reduce the license fees charged to own a vacant lot, vacant building or vacant wharf; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s property maintenance rules to exempt certain vacant lots from separate licensing, including contiguous lots under common ownership, lots maintained as gardens, and properties acquired through the Emergency Nuisance Abatement Program for two years.
Amending Chapter 1, Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code) and Chapter 4-200.0, Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section PM-102.0, entitled "Licensing," to provide for exemptions for certain vacant property uses; and by amending Section A-906 of Subcode "A," entitled "Property Maintenance Code Fees," to reduce the license fees charged to own a vacant lot, vacant building or vacant wharf; all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance extended the deadline to November 13, 2012, for meeting the conditions attached to a 2002 authorization involving the vacation of part of Brill Street and a triangular section of Harbison Avenue.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance approved November 13, 2002, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 258 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Brill Street from Torresdale Avenue to Harbison Avenue, by striking from the City Plan and vacating a certain triangular section of Harbison Avenue, and by reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for drainage purposes, water main purposes, and gas main purposes, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance extended the deadline to November 13, 2012, for meeting the conditions attached to a 2002 authorization involving the vacation of part of Brill Street and a triangular section of Harbison Avenue.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance approved November 13, 2002, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 258 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Brill Street from Torresdale Avenue to Harbison Avenue, by striking from the City Plan and vacating a certain triangular section of Harbison Avenue, and by reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for drainage purposes, water main purposes, and gas main purposes, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance extended the deadline to November 13, 2012, for meeting the conditions attached to a 2002 authorization involving the vacation of part of Brill Street and a triangular section of Harbison Avenue.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance approved November 13, 2002, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 258 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Brill Street from Torresdale Avenue to Harbison Avenue, by striking from the City Plan and vacating a certain triangular section of Harbison Avenue, and by reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for drainage purposes, water main purposes, and gas main purposes, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution proposes amending Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter to create a 17-member Jobs Commission, with members appointed by the Mayor and the Council President.
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation, appointment, powers and duties of a Jobs Commission; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure provided for a May 17, 2011 ballot question asking Philadelphia voters whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to create an independent Jobs Commission.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation, appointment, powers and duties of an independent Jobs Commission; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure provided for a May 17, 2011 ballot question asking Philadelphia voters whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to create an independent Jobs Commission.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation, appointment, powers and duties of an independent Jobs Commission; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted measure provided for a May 17, 2011 ballot question asking Philadelphia voters whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to create an independent Jobs Commission.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation, appointment, powers and duties of an independent Jobs Commission; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for land within the area bounded by Milnor Street, Levick Street, the Delaware River, and Robbins Street.
Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within the area bounded by Milnor Street, Levick Street, the Delaware River, and Robbins Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for land within the area bounded by Milnor Street, Levick Street, the Delaware River, and Robbins Street.
Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within the area bounded by Milnor Street, Levick Street, the Delaware River, and Robbins Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.