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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Other actions actions from the March 20, 2014 meeting.
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Showing 1-14 of 14 actions from March 20, 2014
This withdrawn bill would have revised Philadelphia’s zoning rules for driveways in residential front yards.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising parking requirements for driveways located in residential front yards, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Audrey Johnson Thornton and the American Women's Heritage Society for restoring Historic Belmont Mansion and the Underground Railroad Museum.
In recognition of Women's History Month, honoring the outstanding contributions of Ms. Audrey Johnson Thornton on behalf of the American Women's Heritage Society for her tireless efforts to restore the Historic Belmont Mansion and Underground Railroad Museum located in the Fourth Council District in Philadelphia and proclaiming the banquet facility as the Cornelia Wells Banquet Hall and Conference Center.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution commending and honoring Reverend Tameka Bates for protecting a mother and child during a violent incident on a SEPTA train at Fairmount Station.
Commending and honoring Reverend Tameka Bates for her heroic acts of bravery and Good Samaritan efforts to prevent harm to a mother and child during a violent disruption on the SEPTA train incited by a man threatening to shoot passengers on the train at the Fairmount Station and attempting to kidnap the mother's baby.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming April 4–12, 2014, as the fourth annual Philly Tech Week presented by AT&T.
Proclaiming the week of April 4, 2014 to April 12, 2014 as the Fourth Annual Philly Tech Week presented by AT&T, and honoring the broad and vibrant Philadelphia technology community.
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The adopted resolution commends and honors SEPTA Police Officer Ronald P.
Commending and honoring SEPTA Police Officer Ronald P. Jones for his heroic acts of duty and bravery in the apprehension of a violent assailant threatening to shoot innocent passengers on the train at the Fairmount Station.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Sheinelle Jones of Fox29 News for her service, commitment, and contributions to the Philadelphia community during her time as a broadcast journalist.
Recognizing and honoring Sheinelle Jones of Fox29 News for her outstanding service, commitment, and contributions to the community during her time as a broadcast journalist in Philadelphia.
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City Council adopted a resolution also naming 3rd Street between Market Street and Girard Avenue “N3RD Street.” The name recognizes the area’s technology, creative, and entrepreneurial community and its related businesses and community activities.
Also naming 3rd Street between Market Street and Girard Avenue to "N3RD Street".
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City Council adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop the property at 2455 Coral 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 2455 Coral street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Lynsey Graeff and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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This adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority redevelopment contract for 2012–2018 Frankford Avenue 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 2012-2018 Frankford avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Frankford Stacks, LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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This adopted resolution expresses Philadelphia City Council’s support for the Pennsylvania State Legislature’s Women’s Health Caucus and its Pennsylvania Agenda for Women’s Health.
Supporting members of the Pennsylvania State Legislature's Women's Health Caucus and the Pennsylvania Agenda for Women's Health.
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The adopted resolution supports expanding solar energy in Philadelphia and calls for a goal of producing enough solar power to serve 20,000 homes by 2025.
Supporting the future of Solar Energy in the City of Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia City Council approved a redevelopment contract for 1514 Ellsworth 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 1514 Ellsworth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Spartan Management Group, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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Adopted legislation authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of 2346-54 West Sedgley Avenue in the Sixteenth Ward to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
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 Sixteenth 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.
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This withdrawn bill would have ended Philadelphia’s mandatory custodial arrests for adults possessing 30 grams or less of marijuana, except in situations such as unverifiable identity, outstanding violations, or likely failure to obey a summons.
Amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by providing for ending the existing procedure of mandatory custodial arrests for the crime of Marijuana possession, and by requiring the reporting of the number of arrests and related information with respect to those arrested for Marijuana possession; all under certain terms and conditions.
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