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 October 20, 2011 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 165 actions from October 20, 2011
This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning the Neighbors of Overbrook Association, at 933 N.
Transmitting a bill authorizing Neighbors of Overbrook Association, located at 933 N. 65th Street, Philadelphia, PA ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an encroachment of a sign on the traffic island located on Lebanon Avenue at the intersection of Wynnewood Road ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication concerns a proposed bill involving a service agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for a comprehensive neighborhood transformation program.
Transmitting a bill authorizing and approving (i) the execution and delivery of one or more supplements to an existing service agreement (or a new service agreement on substantially the same terms) between the City and the Redevelopment Authority relating to a comprehensive neighborhood transformation program; (ii) the issuance by the Redevelopment Authority of bonds or other evidence of indebtedness to refund bonds previously issued to finance such neighborhood transformation program; and (iii) the obligation of the City to pay the amounts payable under such service agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue bonds; confirming covenants that the City will make necessary appropriations and payment each year to provide for the amounts due under such service agreement as so supplemented; and making such covenants with respect to such new service agreement; all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the City...
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, Unit Nos. 2 & 3, designated as Parcel No. 24 and also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 5526-5548 Vine street including 243-249 North Vodges street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with LCIP III Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution confirming the reappointment of Ken Ogawa as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2017.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 100269, 110481, 110482, 110551, 110553 and 110564, which were passed by Council on October 6, 2011, were signed by the Mayor on October 19, 2011.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution confirms Ken Ogawa’s reappointment to the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority.
Confirming the reappointment of Ken Ogawa as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2017.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer four City-owned properties in the Forty-seventh Ward 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 Forty-seventh 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 and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving the Redevelopment Authority’s contract and development rules for Parcel 26 at 3101 West Girard Avenue in the Brewerytown Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Brewerytown Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 26 and also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 3101 West Girard avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with SRD Brewerytown LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This withdrawn proposal would have amended Temple University’s Institutional Development District Master Plan to allow a roughly 280,000-square-foot Science Education and Research Building.
To amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of Temple University, located on the block bounded by 11th Street, Berks Street, 12th Street, and Norris Street, by allowing for the construction of a new building addition for use as the Science Education and Research Building, and amending the Institutional Development District Master Plan for the block bounded by Montgomery Avenue, Eleventh Street, Berks Street, and Warnock Street, by allowing for the construction of a new building for use as a mixed-use parking garage.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of several City-owned properties in the 47th Ward 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 Forty-seventh 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 and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution opposes the proposed federal National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act, which would require Pennsylvania to accept concealed-carry permits issued by any state, even when that state’s standards differ from Pennsylvania’s.
Opposing the "National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act," as introduced in the United States Congress.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution opposes the proposed federal National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act, which would require Pennsylvania to accept concealed-carry permits issued by any state, even when that state’s standards differ from Pennsylvania’s.
Opposing the "National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act," as introduced in the United States Congress.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, at no cost and with conditions, the City-owned property at 2684 East Amber 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 Thirty-first 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 and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving a redevelopment contract and related disposition plan for Parcel 24 in the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, covering 5526–5548 Vine Street and 243–249 North Vodges Street.
Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, Unit Nos. 2 & 3, designated as Parcel No. 24 and also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 5526-5548 Vine street including 243-249 North Vodges street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with LCIP III Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 339 North 62nd 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 Thirty-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 and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution recommending numerous amendments to the Zoning Code Commission’s May 2011 preliminary report and directed the Chief Clerk to send the recommendations to the Commission.
Setting forth recommendations to the Zoning Code Commission for amendments to the Zoning Code Commission Preliminary Report May 2011.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution recommending numerous amendments to the Zoning Code Commission’s May 2011 preliminary report and directed the Chief Clerk to send the recommendations to the Commission.
Setting forth recommendations to the Zoning Code Commission for amendments to the Zoning Code Commission Preliminary Report May 2011.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution honors Philadelphia veterans who are experiencing homelessness and recognizes the challenges they face.
Honoring Philadelphia's Homeless Veteran's and Declaring November Homeless Veterans Month.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.