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 April 23, 2015 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 65 actions from April 23, 2015
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, the Director of Commerce, and other officials of the City to execute or approve various agreements and other matters by and among the City, the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, and others relating to the redevelopment, operation, and maintenance of properties located on the north side of Market Street between 8th and 11th Streets in the City and commonly known as the Gallery Mall; all under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would create the Gallery at Market East Tax Increment Financing District, generally bounded by Filbert Street, 8th Street, 11th Street, and Market Street, and approve a redevelopment project plan for the area.
Transmitting a bill creating the Gallery at Market East Tax Increment Financing District, being the area generally bounded by Filbert Street on the north, 8th Street on the east, 11th Street on the west, and Market Street on the south , including certain improvements located therein, and approving the project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for the redevelopment of the Gallery at Market East Tax Increment Financing District and making certain findings and declarations, all in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, being the Act of July 11, 1990, P.L. 465, No. 113, as amended, and authorizing the Director of Finance and other offices of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance, accompanied by an explanatory letter from Deputy Mayor for Economic Development.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning changes to the City Plan and the possible vacation of certain underground and overhead portions of Market, Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh Streets between specified blocks.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating certain sub-surface portions of Market Street east of Ninth Street, Tenth Street between Market Street and Filbert Street, and Eleventh Street between Market Street and Filbert Street, and by striking from said City Plan and vacating certain aerial portions of Ninth Street between Market Street and Filbert Street and Tenth Street between Market Street and Filbert Street; and authorizing the conveyance of such struck and vacated areas, together with certain areas previously struck and vacated; all under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning construction, ownership, and maintenance of various structures extending into the rights-of-way of Market, Filbert, 11th, 10th, 9th, and 8th Streets.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the construction, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments into the right-of-way of Market Street, Filbert Street, 11th Street, 10th Street, 9th Street and 8th Street, and authorizing the assignment of certain rights with respect to an overhead pedestrian bridge above Filbert Street west of the house line of Ninth Street to be assigned, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning the ninth amendment to the redevelopment proposal for the Market Street East Urban Renewal Area and the second amendment to its urban renewal plan.
Transmitting a bill approving the ninth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Market Street East Urban Renewal Area, including the second amendment to the urban renewal plan, which provides, inter alia, for the rehabilitation of the Gallery at Market East as a first class mixed use retail center, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would amend Philadelphia Code rules for the Center City Overlay and Market Street East, including regulations for accessory and non-accessory signs in the Market Street East Retail Area.
Transmitting a bill amending Section 14-502 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/CTR, Center City Overlay," by adding a new subsection entitled "Market Street East Retail Area," relating to accessory signs; amending Section 14-906, entitled "Market Street East Sign Regulations," relating to accessory and non-accessory signs; and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed bill about a sublease between the City and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behlf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of premies located at 2800 S. 20th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or part of a parcel of land bounded by West Venango Street, Germantown Avenue, West Tioga Street, and North Watts Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Public Property Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept from the Philadelpia Authority for Industrial Development all or part of a parcel of land and any improvements thereon located at 2200-50 Turner Streets, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or part of a parcel or parcels of land and any improvements thereon located at 2459-77 Kensington Avenue, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to purchase from 7777 Philadelphia PA Loan Associates, LLC a certain tract of land together with the improvements thereon situate commonly known as 7777-R State Road, under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning amended and restated lease and redevelopment agreements between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and PR Gallery I Limited Partnership and Keystone Philadelphia Properties, LP.
Transmitting a resolution approving (i) that certain Amended and Restated Lease and Redevelopment Agreement between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and PR Gallery I Limited Partnership for 833 Market street, 901 Market street and 905 Market street; (ii) that certain Amended and Restated Lease and Redevelopment Agreement between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and Keystone Philadelphia Properties, LP for 1001-1019 Market street; (iii) that certain Amended and Restated Lease and Redevelopment Agreement between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and Keystone Philadelphia Properties, LP for 1025 Market street, for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Market Street East Urban Renewal Area, including certain air rights and other property included in the aforementioned Amended and Restated Lease and Redevelopment Agreements; authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute the aforementioned Amended and Restated Lease and Redevelopment...
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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. 150091, 150124, 150161, 150168, 150169 and 150170, which were passed by Council on April 9, 2015, were signed by the Mayor on April 21, 2015.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution calls on the Philadelphia Department of Streets to evaluate a new infrared process for repairing potholes for possible future use in the city.
Calling upon the Philadelphia Department of Streets to evaluate the New Infrared Pothole Repair Process for possible future use in Philadelphia.
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 amended lease and redevelopment agreements between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and PR Gallery I Limited Partnership and Keystone Philadelphia Properties, LP for properties at 833, 901, 905, 1001–1019, and 1025 Market Street.
Approving (i) that certain Amended and Restated Lease and Redevelopment Agreement between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and PR Gallery I Limited Partnership for 833 Market street, 901 Market street and 905 Market street; (ii) that certain Amended and Restated Lease and Redevelopment Agreement between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and Keystone Philadelphia Properties, LP for 1001-1019 Market street; (iii) that certain Amended and Restated Lease and Redevelopment Agreement between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and Keystone Philadelphia Properties, LP for 1025 Market street, for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Market Street East Urban Renewal Area, including certain air rights and other property included in the aforementioned Amended and Restated Lease and Redevelopment Agreements; authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute the aforementioned Amended and Restated Lease and Redevelopment Agreements with PR Galler...
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution starts the required process to establish the Gallery Neighborhood Improvement District in the area generally bounded by 11th Street, Filbert Street, 8th Street, and Market Street, excluding certain condominium units at 801 Market Street.
Initiating action to establish a neighborhood improvement district in the area generally bounded by, and including, 11th Street to the West, Filbert Street to the North, 8th Street to the East and Market Street to the South, with the exception of certain condominium units at 801 Market Street Condominium not included in the District, to be known as the Gallery Neighborhood Improvement District, and for which Gallery Neighborhood Improvement District Corporation, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, would serve as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; and authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the Clerk of Council to take all actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act, prior to enactment of an ordinance that would formally establish the District.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted resolution honoring and congratulating Roman Catholic High School’s Cahillites basketball team for winning the 2015 Philadelphia Catholic League Championship, PIAA AAAA State Championship, and District 12 City Title.
Honoring and Congratulating Roman Catholic High School Basketball Team, The Cahillites on winning the 2015 Philadelphia Catholic League Championship, The PIAA AAAA State Championship and The District 12 City Title for the AAAA Classification.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted resolution honoring and congratulating Roman Catholic High School’s Cahillites basketball team for winning the 2015 Philadelphia Catholic League Championship, PIAA AAAA State Championship, and District 12 City Title.
Honoring and Congratulating Roman Catholic High School Basketball Team, The Cahillites on winning the 2015 Philadelphia Catholic League Championship, The PIAA AAAA State Championship and The District 12 City Title for the AAAA Classification.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.