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 12, 2014
City Council adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract for the redevelopment and urban renewal of 2414 East Gordon 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 2414 East Gordon street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Andrew Yaffe and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council approved a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract for redeveloping 2068 Boston 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 2068 Boston street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Brickstone Group, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution supports the proposed federal definition of “Waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act, including protections for certain streams and wetlands.
Supporting the Environmental Protection Agencies' and the Army Corps of Engineers' proposed definition of "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act to help enhance the protection of our nation's public health and aquatic resources, and increase the Clean Water Act's program predictability and consistency by increasing clarity as to the scope of "Waters of the United States" protected under the Act.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of the City-owned properties at 2529 and 2531 Manton Street in the 36th 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 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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority redevelopment contract for 6024-6026 Greenway Avenue 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 6024-6026 Greenway avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with BVIR Community Development Corporation, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution approving a redevelopment contract for 7936–7940 Buist Avenue in the Eastwick Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Eastwick Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 7936-7940 Buist avenue and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Buist Avenue, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution approving revised concept drawings for redevelopment of the property at 1601 Vine Street, part of the Franklin Town Project.
Approving a further amendment to the amended and restated redevelopment contract between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and the Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Redeveloper, for a portion of the Franklin Town Project, identified by house number and street address as 1601 Vine street, to allow revised concept drawings as the plans by which the property will be redeveloped.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 2301–07 Ridge Avenue in the 47th 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 Forty-seventh 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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer ownership of 2108–14 Nicholas Street, a City-owned property in the 47th Ward, 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 Forty-Seventh 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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned properties at 843 Leland Street and 1326 North 5th 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 Fifteenth and Eighteenth Wards 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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority redevelopment contract for 1306-1308 Crease 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 1306-1308 Crease street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with James Staab and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorized the Director of the Office of Supportive Housing to apply for $200,000 in 2014 Emergency Solutions Grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
Authorizing the Director of the Office of Supportive Housing, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to file a proposal for 2014 Emergency Solutions Grant Program funding with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution urges the Philadelphia Civil Service Commission to adopt rules granting extra examination credits to members of the Philadelphia Second Alarmers Association who apply for positions related to the Fire or Police Department.
Urging the Philadelphia Civil Service Commission to adopt regulations to provide additional examination credits for Fire and Police Department related positions to the members of the Philadelphia Second Alarmers Association, a nearly one hundred year old group who provides needed support for Philadelphia's first responders.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania Lottery to approve a Philadelphia-specific lottery game.
Urging the Pennsylvania Lottery to allow for the creation of a Philadelphia specific lottery game with all revenue generated from the game to be dedicated to the Philadelphia School District.
ADOPTED
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The enacted bill adds a 1% Philadelphia sales and use tax on retail purchases of tangible goods and services, effective July 1, 2014.
Amending Chapter 19-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sales and Use Tax and Hotel Occupancy Tax," by providing for additional sales and use tax and for the manner in which the tax revenues shall be used, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance expands Philadelphia’s minimum wage and benefits requirements to the City, certain for-profit and nonprofit contractors and subcontractors, public agencies, recipients of City leases or financial assistance, and related subrecipients.
Amending Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard," by further providing with respect to the application of the minimum wage and benefits standard to contractors, subcontractors, recipients of financial assistance, and subrecipients of financial assistance; and by revising the required Minimum Wage Standard; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
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This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Procurement Commissioner to enter into an agreement with Bicycle Transit Systems to provide, install, operate, and maintain a city bicycle-sharing system.
Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with Bicycle Transit Systems for the delivery of a bicycle sharing system under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Procurement Commissioner to enter into an agreement with Bicycle Transit Systems to provide, install, operate, and maintain a city bicycle-sharing system.
Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with Bicycle Transit Systems for the delivery of a bicycle sharing system under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.