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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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Meeting date

December 8, 2011

Council Action2011-12-08
Resolution 110882

City Council approved a redevelopment contract and disposition supplement for Parcel No.

Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Melville Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 2B and also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 4510 Rear Kingsessing avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Adam L. Goldman and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2011-12-08
Resolution 110881

City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s redevelopment contract and disposition supplement for Parcel 2A in the Melville Urban Renewal Area, also identified as 4508 Rear Kingsessing Avenue.

Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Melville Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 2A and also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 4508 Rear Kingsessing avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Charlene Middleton and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2011-12-08
Resolution 110880

This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Public Property Commissioner to transfer conditional ownership of 708 North 40th Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.

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 Sixth Ward 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.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2011-12-08
Resolution 110879

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution approving a redevelopment contract and disposition plan for Parcel No.

Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Upland Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 4 and also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 4743 Upland street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Cheick Aba Dembele and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2011-12-08
Resolution 110878

City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring the Original Richard Allen Committee for its work to improve the quality of life for at-risk Philadelphians.

Recognizing and Honoring the Original Richard Allen Committee for its Dedication to Improving the Quality of Life for At-Risk Philadelphians Including Feeding the Hungry, Clothing Families through Clothing Drives and Mentoring Youth.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2011-12-08
Bill 110876-A

This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commerce and Finance directors to amend and restate agreements related to the Gallery II parking garage in the Market Street East redevelopment project.

Authorizing the Director of Commerce and the Director of Finance to enter into a multi-year agreement or agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID"), the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia ("RDA"), and other parties as necessary concerning the parking garage project constructed as part of the overall Market Street East - Gallery II Redevelopment Project, including an amendment to the agreement between the City and PAID, as amended, originally authorized by Bill No. 546 (approved June 15, 1993), and further authorizing the Director of Commerce and the Director of Finance, where necessary or prudent, to enter into ancillary agreements with any or all of PAID, the RDA, Parametric Garage Associates ("Parametric"), a new lender to Parametric, and other parties under certain terms and conditions.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2011-12-08
Bill 110836-A

This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Public Employees Retirement Code to expand Plan '10 and the Defined Contribution Plan to additional City employees, including certain municipal employees and employees of the Sheriff’s Office and Register of Wills.

Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," to expand the scope of "Plan '10" and "DC Plan" to cover additional employees pursuant to an arbitration decision, and to make technical amendments, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2011-12-08
Bill 110835-A

This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s process for conditional zoning permits for projects subject to Civic Design Review.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by further providing with respect to conditional zoning approvals; all under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2011-12-08
Bill 110763-A

The enacted ordinance changes zoning rules for eligible mixed-use projects along Germantown Avenue between Evergreen Avenue and Willow Grove Avenue.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by amending Section 14-1613 entitled the "Germantown Avenue Special District Controls," by providing certain exceptions and controls for eligible mixed use projects, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Meeting date

December 7, 2011

Meeting date

December 6, 2011

Council Action2011-12-06
Bill 110847

This enacted bill amended the Institutional Development District Master Plan for the Aria Health System–Torresdale Campus at 10800 Knights Road, formerly Frankford Hospital.

To amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of the Aria Health System - Torresdale Campus (formerly Frankford Hospital), located at 10800 Knights Road, by allowing for the construction of a building addition to be used for emergency and outpatient services.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2011-12-06
Bill 110846

The lapsed bill would have created special rules for large advertising signs in a Commercial Advertising District bounded by 13th Street, Arch Street, 12th Street, and Filbert Street, including limits on sign size, height, location, and lighting.

Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," and Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding special provisions regulating advertising signs in designated Commercial Advertising Districts; designating the area bounded by 13th Street, Arch Street, 12th Street, and Filbert Street as a Commercial Advertising District, all under certain terms and conditions.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2011-12-06
Resolution 100806

This lapsed resolution would have called for City Council hearings on the costs of the Philadelphia Prison System and alternatives to current policies that contribute to high prison populations.

Calling for hearings to examine the costs associated with the Philadelphia Prison System by discussing alternatives to current policies, which currently contribute to high prison populations. Explore best practices which will lead to lower prison costs while maintaining public safety.

RECESSED

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Meeting date

December 1, 2011

Council Action2011-12-01
COMMUNICATION 110897

This communication, which has been placed on file, transmits a proposed bill concerning the parking garage built as part of the Market Street East–Gallery II Redevelopment Project.

Transmitting a bill authorizing the Director of Commerce and the Director of Finance to enter into a multi-year agreement or agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID"), the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia ("RDA"), and other parties as necessary concerning the parking garage project constructed as part of the overall Market Street East - Gallery II Redevelopment Project, including an amendment to the agreement between the City and PAID, as amended, originally authorized by Bill No. 546 (approved June 15, 1993), and further authorizing the Director of Commerce and the Director of Finance, where necessary or prudent, to enter into ancillary agreements with any or all of PAID, the RDA, Parametric Garage Associates ("Parametric"), a new lender to Parametric, and other parties under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Finance Director.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2011-12-01
COMMUNICATION 110896

This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning the redevelopment and urban renewal of Parcel 2A in the Melville Urban Renewal Area, also identified as 4508 Rear Kingsessing Avenue.

Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Melville Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 2A and also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 4508 Rear Kingsessing avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Charlene Middleton and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2011-12-01
COMMUNICATION 110895

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Greenway Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 27 and also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 4916 Kingsessing avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Melissa Risser and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2011-12-01
COMMUNICATION 110894

This communication concerned a proposed resolution about the redevelopment and disposition of Parcel No.

Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Melville Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 2B and also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 4510 Rear Kingsessing avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Adam L. Goldman and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.