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 31, 2013 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 103 actions from October 31, 2013
City Council adopted a resolution appointing Cornelia Swinson to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia.
Appointing Cornelia Swinson to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution appointing Ingrid R.
Appointing Ingrid R. Shephard to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution appointing Dr.
Appointing Dr. Francine Fulton to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 2412-2414 Amber Street in the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2412-2414 Amber street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Robert Lihotz 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.
This adopted resolution urges the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to increase funding for Philadelphia’s Weatherization Assistance Program.
Urging the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to increase funding allotted for the Weatherization Assistance Program to the City of Philadelphia in order to increase the quality of life for low income residents by improving the energy efficiency of their homes.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution confirms Sanjuanita Gonzalez’s re-appointment as a member of the Philadelphia Board of Ethics.
Confirming the re-appointment of Sanjuanita Gonzalez as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2018.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes and honors the life, baseball career, charitable work, and Latino heritage of Roberto Clemente.
Recognizing and honoring The Life of Roberto Clemente and his Family on the occasion of the publishing of Clemente: The True Legacy of an Undying Hero.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognizes and honors the life, baseball career, charitable work, and Latino heritage of Roberto Clemente.
Recognizing and honoring The Life of Roberto Clemente and his Family on the occasion of the publishing of Clemente: The True Legacy of an Undying Hero.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of the vacant, city-owned properties at 2331 Ellsworth Street and 2500 Federal Street 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 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 Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the 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 adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract for the redevelopment and urban renewal of 2018 South Salford Street in the Kingsessing Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Kingsessing Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2018 South Salford street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Danielle M. Carson-Varns 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.
City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s contract to redevelop 1154 South Fifteenth Street in the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1154 South Fifteenth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Rock Solid Foundation, LLC 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.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring and commending Avenue of the Arts, Inc.
Honoring, recognizing and commending Avenue of the Arts, Inc. (AAI), on its 20th Anniversary, for its contributions to the region's economy through its efforts to attract people and investment to the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring and commending Avenue of the Arts, Inc.
Honoring, recognizing and commending Avenue of the Arts, Inc. (AAI), on its 20th Anniversary, for its contributions to the region's economy through its efforts to attract people and investment to the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have required applicants seeking a special exception, variance, or other Zoning Board of Adjustment approval to submit sworn written testimony, under penalty of perjury, confirming that they had followed specified notice requirements.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-300, entitled "Administration and Procedures," by providing additional requirements regarding notice, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have created an advertising district along North Broad Street from John F.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing for and regulating advertising signs on North Broad Street in support of the Avenue North Renaissance District; amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) to provide for penalties for violations; and making conforming amendments to other provisions of The Philadelphia Code, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance requires all-way stop signs to be installed and maintained at the intersection of Bleigh Avenue and Claridge Street, consistent with PennDOT regulations.
Authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Bleigh Avenue and Claridge Street.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorized Fiscal Year 2014 transfers totaling $48,504,199 to fund Fire Department personal services.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014 from the General Fund, the Civil Service Commission and the Aviation Fund, the Director of Finance - Fringe Benefits to the General Fund, the Fire Department and the Aviation Fund, the Fire Department.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2014 operating budget by adding $49,307,030 in General Fund appropriations.
Amending an ordinance approved June 25, 2013 (Bill No. 130180), adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2014, by making certain additional appropriations needed to meet the costs of the formerly appealed 2009 arbitration award for Local 22 of the International Association of Firefighters for health and legal services that were not included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2014 operating budget, in accordance with Section 2-301(a) of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.