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 May 5, 2011 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 86 actions from May 5, 2011
This enacted bill approves the ninth amendment to the redevelopment proposal for the Haddington Urban Renewal Area Units 2 and 3 in West Philadelphia.
Approving the ninth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, Unit No. 2 and Unit No. 3, being the area beginning at the northwest corner of Parrish and Fifty-second street, including the fifth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the third amendment to the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately eight (8) properties for residential and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law; and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council approved Philadelphia Gas Works’ Fiscal Year 2012 capital budget, authorizing up to $80.837 million for capital projects during the fiscal year.
Approving the Fiscal Year 2012 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2013 through 2017.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commerce Department to extend the City’s use and lease agreements with airlines providing regular service at Philadelphia International Airport.
Authorizing the Director of Commerce to enter into an Extension of the Use and Lease Agreements between the City of Philadelphia and each of the airlines servicing Philadelphia International Airport, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced (By Request) and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance requires employers to give employees the full amount of customer gratuities, including tips paid by credit card without deducting processing fees, by the next regular payday.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by adding a new Section regulating an employer's treatment of gratuities left by patrons for employees, including, but not limited to, a requirement that all gratuities be paid over to employees without deduction, including, in the case of a gratuity paid by credit card, any deduction for credit card processing fees; providing penalties for violations; and providing for a private right of action for employees aggrieved by violations of the Section; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognized Friday, May 6, 2011, as Firefighter/MDA Day in Philadelphia to launch the International Association of Firefighters Local 22’s annual “Fill-the-Boot” campaign.
Recognizing Friday, May 6, 2011 as Firefighter/ MDA Day to kickoff the annual International Association of Firefighters Local 22 "Fill-the-Boot" Campaign in the City of Philadelphia to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted City Council legislation recognizes, honors, celebrates, and thanks The Dining Car for its contributions to the Frankford/Torresdale community and Philadelphia on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Recognizing, Honoring, Celebrating, and Thanking The Dining Car for its invaluable contributions to the Frankford/Torresdale Community and the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council to hire outside lawyers to begin legal proceedings on behalf of Philadelphia.
Authorizing City Council to retain outside counsel to commence legal proceedings on behalf of the City of Philadelphia seeking action that would provide a reasonable remedy for the prevalence of improperly permitted gun possession in our City and further provide an increased level of public safety and protection for our citizens.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution begins the process of creating the Callowhill Reading Viaduct Neighborhood Improvement District in the area generally bounded by Broad, Vine, Spring Garden, and 8th streets, excluding properties fronting north Broad Street, along with certain intersecting blocks.
Initiating action to establish a neighborhood improvement district in an area that generally includes, with the exception of those properties having frontage on north Broad Street, the area bounded by the northeast corner of Broad and Vine streets, the southeast corner of Broad and Spring Garden streets, the southwest corner of 8th and Spring Garden streets, the northwest corner of 8th and Vine streets and the northeast corner of Broad and Vine streets and certain blocks of intersecting streets, within such area, to be known as the Callowhill Reading Viaduct Neighborhood Improvement District, and for which Callowhill Reading Viaduct Neighborhood 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 a...
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes and congratulates the 2nd Annual Uniquely You Summit for Girls for its work to strengthen civic values and leadership skills among young women in Philadelphia.
Recognizing and Congratulating the 2nd Annual Uniquely You Summit for Girls for its work to enrich the civic values and leadership skills of young women in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the U.S.
Recognizing the United States Department of Justice and the National Drug Enforcement Administration on their successful efforts to curb prescription pill abuse through National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 30, 2011.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of 13 City-owned properties on West Susquehanna Avenue 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 Nineteenth 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 honoring Paraguay on the 200th anniversary of its independence from Spain.
Recognizing and Honoring the Nation of Paraguay on the 200th Anniversary of it's Independence from Spain.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution naming the 6400 block of Rising Sun Avenue “William J.
Naming the 6400 Block of Rising Sun Avenue as "William J. Glatz, Jr. Way."
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The withdrawn resolution would have honored the Heavy Hitters Youth Boxing Club for its success in boxing and its work mentoring young people in Lawncrest.
Honoring the Heavy Hitters Youth Boxing Club.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 10 City-owned properties in the Thirty-sixth 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 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.
The resolution, which was adopted, also names the northwest corner of Thompson and Orthodox Streets in Bridesburg “Przybylowski Corner.” It recognizes the Przybylowski family’s real estate and insurance business and Thaddeus “Ted” Przybylowski’s service to the Bridesburg community.
Also naming the northwest corner of Thompson and Orthodox Streets "Przybylowski Corner."
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors the memory of Private First Class John Kihm, a Philadelphia resident and member of the U.S.
In Memory of Pfc. John Kihm, 10th Mountain Division Infantry Unit United States Army.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution calls on the Pennsylvania governor and General Assembly to restore funding for the Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (HEMAP).
Calling on the Governor and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to restore funding for the Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.