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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November 15, 2012
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing William “Speedy” Morris for his long coaching career and contributions to Philadelphia-area basketball and student-athletes.
Calling for the induction of William "Speedy" Morris, a legendary local basketball coach, into the Naismith Memorial National Basketball Hall of Fame.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer, at no cost, conditional ownership of 2801 A Tremont Street 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 Fifty-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 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, at no cost, conditional ownership of seven City-owned properties at specified addresses on North 9th and North 12th Streets 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 Twentieth and Thirty-seventh 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 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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The enacted ordinance changes rules for Philadelphia newsstands by allowing additional products, expanding certain advertising options, and permitting movable awnings subject to size, height, safety, and operating requirements.
Amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Newsstands," by revising the requirements for advertising and permitting the placement of awnings on newsstands and permitting the sale of additional products from newsstands; amending Chapter 11-600, entitled "Construction, Encroachments and Projections Over, On and Under Streets," by making conforming amendments regarding the placement of awnings on newsstands; and amending Chapter 19-3400, entitled "Excise Tax on Outdoor Advertising Transactions," to include outdoor advertising signs located on newsstands, all under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
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Meeting date
November 13, 2012
This enacted ordinance prohibits operating, parking, stopping, standing, placing, or keeping an all-terrain vehicle on Philadelphia public sidewalks or public property, including parks and recreation facilities, except in limited circumstances such as lawful transport out of the city.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing for prohibitions relating to all-terrain vehicles, and for penalties and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance establishes a City registry of Philadelphia residents seeking work and requires recipients of at least $25,000 in certain City financial assistance to use the registry as the first source for new, entry-level jobs created directly or indirectly by that assistance.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by adding a new Chapter, entitled "First Source Jobs Policy," requiring the creation of a registry of City residents for the purpose of employment referral and further requiring that Beneficiaries of certain City Financial Assistance use such registry as the first source for all hiring related to any new, entry-level job created as a result of such Financial Assistance, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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Meeting date
November 1, 2012
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution confirming the reappointment of Christopher Lewis as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2018, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Deputy Mayor for Transportation and Utilities.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 120524, 120527, 120530, 120648, 120649, 120721 and 120722, which were passed by Council on October 18, 2012, were signed by the Mayor on October 31, 2012.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution 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 at 2128 East Dauphin street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Michael A. Smith and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract, accompanied by the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
READ
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This adopted resolution recognizes and celebrates the 235th anniversary of the Siege of Fort Mifflin and the fort’s historical roles in U.S.
Recognizing and celebrating the 235th Anniversary of the Siege of Fort Mifflin, known as the "Valiant Defender of the Delaware," and for its many roles in the security of the United States.
ADOPTED
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Adopted, this resolution honors Philadelphia educators Andrea Green and Teresa A.
Honoring the inspiring partnership of two Philadelphia educators, Andrea Green and Teresa A. Maebori, who are celebrating the 30th year of "On the Other Side of the Fence," a musical created to break down barriers between students from the HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy in West Philadelphia and elementary students from Germantown Friends School.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 38 North Conestoga 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 Fourth 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 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Public Property Commissioner to transfer conditional ownership of specified City-owned lots and buildings in the Sixteenth, Twentieth, and Thirty-seventh Wards 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 Sixteenth, Twentieth and Thirty-seventh 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 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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This enacted ordinance authorized a Fiscal Year 2013 transfer of $2,911,238 from the Grants Revenue Fund to the General Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the Office of Property Assessment.
RECESSED
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This enacted ordinance authorized a $2 million transfer for Fiscal Year 2013 from the Grants Revenue Fund to the General Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, Law Department.
RECESSED
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This enacted ordinance authorized the transfer of $37.15 million in Fiscal Year 2013 appropriations within the City’s General Fund and Grants Revenue Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
RECESSED
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Meeting date
October 31, 2012
This enacted ordinance revises and clarifies Philadelphia’s zoning and planning rules, including rules for land uses, development standards, parking, building height, permits, public notice, and historic properties.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes; and amending various other Titles to make conforming changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
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This enacted ordinance changes the names of two Philadelphia street segments.
Authorizing and directing the changing of the name of University Avenue, from Woodland Avenue and Thirty-ninth Street to University Avenue Extension, to Baltimore Avenue, and the changing of the name of University Avenue Extension, from University Avenue to Spruce Street, to University Avenue.
SIGNED
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