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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June 7, 2007
The adopted resolution reaffirms Philadelphia City Council’s position as a pro-choice city and expresses official support for reproductive rights, including the right to choose a legal and safe abortion.
Urging Philadelphia to adopt status as a Pro-Choice City.
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Adopted resolution honoring and commending Steven Caldwell and The Original Orlons for their work with the Department of Education and children, and for their musical contributions to Philadelphia.
Honoring and Commending Steven Caldwell and The Original Orlons for their work with the Department of Education to improve the qualities of life and service for children, and creating a musical legacy that has brought fame and pride to the City of Philadelphia through entertaining audiences world-wide and spreading the Philadelphia Sound.
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Adopted resolution honoring and commending Steven Caldwell and The Original Orlons for their work with the Department of Education and children, and for their musical contributions to Philadelphia.
Honoring and Commending Steven Caldwell and The Original Orlons for their work with the Department of Education to improve the qualities of life and service for children, and creating a musical legacy that has brought fame and pride to the City of Philadelphia through entertaining audiences world-wide and spreading the Philadelphia Sound.
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This adopted resolution initiated the process to reestablish the Frankford Special Services District, covering Frankford Avenue from Torresdale Avenue to Bridge Street and specified nearby side streets.
Initiating action to reestablish a neighborhood improvement district in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from Torresdale Avenue to Bridge Street and certain side streets including portions of Kensington Avenue, Foulkrod Street, Gillingham Street, Griscom Street, Margaret Street, Meadow Street, Orthodox Street, Paul Street, Pratt Street, Darrah Street, and Unity Street, to be known as the Frankford Special Services District ("District"), and for which the Frankford Special Services District of Philadelphia, an Authority established pursuant to the Municipalities Authorities Act of 1945, would serve as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a preliminary plan for and report concerning the District; 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 ...
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This adopted resolution initiated the process to reestablish the Frankford Special Services District, covering Frankford Avenue from Torresdale Avenue to Bridge Street and specified nearby side streets.
Initiating action to reestablish a neighborhood improvement district in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from Torresdale Avenue to Bridge Street and certain side streets including portions of Kensington Avenue, Foulkrod Street, Gillingham Street, Griscom Street, Margaret Street, Meadow Street, Orthodox Street, Paul Street, Pratt Street, Darrah Street, and Unity Street, to be known as the Frankford Special Services District ("District"), and for which the Frankford Special Services District of Philadelphia, an Authority established pursuant to the Municipalities Authorities Act of 1945, would serve as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a preliminary plan for and report concerning the District; 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 ...
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in the Seventh, Eighteenth, Nineteenth, Twenty-third, and Thirty-seventh Wards 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 Seventh, Eighteenth, Nineteenth, Twenty-third and Thirty-seventh Wards 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.
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in the Seventh, Eighteenth, Nineteenth, Twenty-third, and Thirty-seventh Wards 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 Seventh, Eighteenth, Nineteenth, Twenty-third and Thirty-seventh Wards 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.
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The adopted resolution calls on the Federal Reserve Board to use its authority under federal law to strengthen protections for consumers, especially Philadelphia borrowers with subprime mortgages.
Calling on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to use their authority under the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 (HOEPA) to further protect consumers from predatory lending, particularly regarding subprime mortgages.
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The adopted resolution calls on the Federal Reserve Board to use its authority under federal law to strengthen protections for consumers, especially Philadelphia borrowers with subprime mortgages.
Calling on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to use their authority under the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 (HOEPA) to further protect consumers from predatory lending, particularly regarding subprime mortgages.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proposing an amendment to the Home Rule Charter to create an Office of the Handicapped and Disabled Advocate, subject to approval by Philadelphia voters.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the office of the Handicapped and Disabled Advocate, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED COUNCIL MEETING
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This resolution is recorded with a status of adopted.
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This resolution is recorded with a status of adopted.
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The adopted resolution confirms Phoebe Haddon’s appointment to the Philadelphia Board of Ethics.
Confirming the appointment of Phoebe Haddon as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2009.
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The adopted resolution confirms Phoebe Haddon’s appointment to the Philadelphia Board of Ethics.
Confirming the appointment of Phoebe Haddon as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2009.
FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT END OF CALENDAR
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This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia zoning designation for about 238.3 acres of land in or near Benjamin Rush State Park, in the 66th Ward.
Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located in or in the vicinity of Benjamin Rush State Park.
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The enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s zoning code to create separate Passive Recreation and Active Recreation districts for certain public park and recreation land.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-700, entitled "Recreational District," by adding new Sections entitled "Passive Recreation District" and "Active Recreation District"; by providing for district regulations and controls, including permitted uses; and by making other technical amendments; all under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted ordinance amends Saint Joseph’s University’s Institutional Development District Master Plan.
To amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of Saint Joseph's University by allowing for the expansion of the Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse, the Campion Student Center and the Learning Center/Library.
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This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain properties in an area bounded by Burholme Avenue, Napfle Avenue, Hartel Avenue, Hasbrook Avenue, Central Avenue, and Shelmire Avenue (Extended).
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Burholme Avenue, Napfle Avenue, Burholme Avenue, Hartel Avenue, Hasbrook Avenue, Central Avenue and Shelmire Avenue (Extended).
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