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 24, 2011 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 126 actions from March 24, 2011
City Council approved an amended and restated redevelopment contract for Parcel No.
Approving the amended and restated redevelopment contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Franklin Town Project, designated as Parcel No. 12 and also sometimes identified by house number and street address for Parcel No. 12 as 1601 Vine street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the amended and restated redevelopment contract with Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the amended and restated redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing May 1 through May 8, 2011, as the Annual Remembrance of the Six Million Jewish Martyrs.
In solemn recognition during the week of May 1 through May 8, 2011 at the Annual Remembrance of The Six Million Jewish Martyrs, Who Perished During the Holocaust.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, which killed 146 workers and influenced labor rights, workplace safety laws, and other worker protections.
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, one of the worst workplace disasters in U.S. history, and a pivotal moment in U.S. labor history that helped shape awareness about the rights of working people and which spurred landmark worker protection legislation and reforms.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution calls on Acting Sheriff Barbara Deeley to pause residential sheriff sales until homeowners have had an opportunity to apply for the federal Emergency Homeowner's Loan Program (EHLP).
Calling on Acting Sheriff Barbara Deeley to impose a stay on residential sheriff sales until homeowners have had the opportunity to apply for the federal Emergency Homeowner's Loan Program (EHLP).
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council declared April 25–30, 2011, as “Philly Tech Week.” The resolution encouraged Philadelphians to participate in events about technology and innovation and honored Philadelphia’s technology, innovation, and creative communities, including businesses, nonprofits, schools, and cultural institutions.
Proclaiming the week of April 25, 2011 to April 30, 2011 as "Philly Tech Week," and honoring the broad Philadelphia technology community.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of the vacant properties at 2744 and 2746 “A” Street and 2152 Reese Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
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 Nineteenth 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.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 2032 Ellsworth Street, including its buildings and improvements, 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 Thirty-sixth 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.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution calling on Spencer Gifts LLC to stop selling merchandise that the resolution says mocks and stereotypes Irish people and degrades the history and religious holiday of St.
Calling on Spencer Gifts to stop selling merchandise offensive to St. Patrick's Day and the Irish People.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution calls for Hope Moffett to be retained as a teacher at Audenried High School.
Calling for the Retention of Audenried School Teacher Hope Moffett.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing the National Union of American Families for its work to support families and strengthen family and community ties.
Honoring and Recognizing the National Union of American Families for their dedicated mission in uplifting the American Family and strengthening family and community ties.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors Toppers Spa Salon for 30 years of doing business in Philadelphia and the surrounding metropolitan region.
Recognizing and honoring Toppers Spa Salon as it Celebrates 30 Years of doing business in Philadelphia and the surrounding metropolitan region.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to renew the Growing Greener initiative.
Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to renew the Growing Greener initiative and continue the policy of offering Pennsylvania and Philadelphia residents jobs, recreational activities, and revenue while preserving and investing in the Commonwealth's most valuable natural resources: property, water, and air.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill establishes a parking regulation on both sides of Christian Street between 12th and 13th Streets.
Establishing a parking regulation on Christian street, both sides, 12th street to 13th street.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill establishes a parking regulation on both sides of Christian Street between 12th and 13th Streets.
Establishing a parking regulation on Christian street, both sides, 12th street to 13th street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill establishes a parking regulation on both sides of Christian Street between 12th and 13th Streets.
Establishing a parking regulation on Christian street, both sides, 12th street to 13th street.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill establishes a two-hour parking regulation on the north side of Porter Street between 13th Street and 12th Street.
Establishing a parking regulation on Porter street, north side, 13th street to 12th street.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill establishes a two-hour parking regulation on the north side of Porter Street between 13th Street and 12th Street.
Establishing a parking regulation on Porter street, north side, 13th street to 12th street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill establishes a two-hour parking regulation on the north side of Porter Street between 13th Street and 12th Street.
Establishing a parking regulation on Porter street, north side, 13th street to 12th street.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.