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 16, 2013 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 72 actions from May 16, 2013
The enacted ordinance requires owners of certain mixed-use buildings—up to five stories, with nonresidential space below residential space—to install framed, glazed windows and doors when the building is considered a blighting influence.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode PM (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by providing requirements relating to the exterior maintenance of mixed-use buildings, revising definitions, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted measure changes Philadelphia’s real estate tax rules to allow eligible owner-occupants to defer all or part of a tax increase greater than 15% when paying it would cause financial hardship.
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by further providing for deferrals for taxpayers experiencing significant increases in their real estate taxes, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes moving the east curbline of Hutchinson Street about two feet east between Girard Avenue and Thompson Street.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 119 by relocating the easterly curbline of Hutchinson Street, from Girard Avenue to Thompson Street, approximately two feet eastwardly, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 1314 North Twenty-eighth Street in the North Philadelphia Redevelopment Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the North Philadelphia Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 1314 North Twenty-eighth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Dorothy Gossar and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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 4305 Mantua Avenue to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvement thereon, situate in the Sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with terms of Chapter l6-400 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 enacted approval of a four-year lease allowing Philadelphia Gas Works, operated and managed by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, to rent premises at 212-214 W.
Approving a Lease Agreement between Philadelphia Gas Works by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, solely in its capacity as operator and manager of the City-owned Philadelphia Gas Works, and Germantown Realty Investment Group, LP for certain premises located at 212-214 W. Chelten Avenue.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance requires anyone seeking a permit or license to use Von Colln Field at 23rd Street and Pennsylvania Avenue to submit an impact statement and a Parks and Recreation-approved repair estimate.
Amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Recreation," by adding a new Chapter requiring an Impact Statement, Cost Estimate and Escrow for Repairs, before the issuance of any permit or license to use certain parks or recreation facilities, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution commemorating and celebrating the 50th anniversary of Saint John’s Hospice.
Commemorating and Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Saint John's Hospice.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution commemorating and celebrating the 50th anniversary of Saint John’s Hospice.
Commemorating and Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Saint John's Hospice.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted Philadelphia City Council resolution urges the Pennsylvania Senate to advance a discharge resolution for Senate Bill 12.
Urging the Pennsylvania Senate to adopt a Discharge Resolution on Senate Bill 12, which would require Pennsylvania to accept federal funds to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the creation of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance's Cultural Cabinet.
Recognizing the creation of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance's Cultural Cabinet.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the creation of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance's Cultural Cabinet.
Recognizing the creation of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance's Cultural Cabinet.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes the Morris Estate Advisory Council for its contributions to the Morris Estate Recreation Center.
Recognizing the Morris Estate Advisory Council for its efforts at the Morris Estate Recreation Center.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes the Morris Estate Advisory Council for its contributions to the Morris Estate Recreation Center.
Recognizing the Morris Estate Advisory Council for its efforts at the Morris Estate Recreation Center.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring 8th District resident Chris Rabb for his achievements.
Recognizing and honoring 8th District resident Chris Rabb for his achievements.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring 8th District resident Chris Rabb for his achievements.
Recognizing and honoring 8th District resident Chris Rabb for his achievements.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Canaan Baptist Church on its 105th anniversary and recognizing its contributions to the community.
Honoring Canaan Baptist Church on its 105th Anniversary and recognizing its contributions to the community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Canaan Baptist Church on its 105th anniversary and recognizing its contributions to the community.
Honoring Canaan Baptist Church on its 105th Anniversary and recognizing its contributions to the community.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.