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 3, 2010
Adopted legislation renames the Fairmount Park road formerly known as Art Museum Drive as Anne d'Harnoncourt Drive.
Honoring the Legacy of Anne d'Harnoncourt by renaming "Art Museum Drive" as "Anne d'Harnoncourt Drive" to honor a remarkable legacy of achievement.
ADOPTED
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Adopted legislation renames the Fairmount Park road formerly known as Art Museum Drive as Anne d'Harnoncourt Drive.
Honoring the Legacy of Anne d'Harnoncourt by renaming "Art Museum Drive" as "Anne d'Harnoncourt Drive" to honor a remarkable legacy of achievement.
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This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Streets and Services to hold public hearings about the National Park Service’s decision not to renew the permit for amphibious tour vehicles to use a passenger loading and unloading zone on 6th Street between Market and Arch Streets.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Streets and Services to hold public hearings to explore the issues and impact of the National Park Service's (NPS) decision not to renew the Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) permit, which allows amphibious tour vehicles to operate a passenger loading and unloading zone on 6th Street between Market and Arch Streets.
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The adopted resolution approves a Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop Parcel No.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Old City Urban Renewal Area, Unit No. 2 designated as Parcel No. 3, also sometimes identified by house number and street addresses as 149 South Hancock street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Igor Frayman and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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The adopted resolution approves a Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop Parcel No.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Old City Urban Renewal Area, Unit No. 2 designated as Parcel No. 3, also sometimes identified by house number and street addresses as 149 South Hancock street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Igor Frayman and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Reverend Dr.
Honoring and congratulating the Reverend Dr. W. Wilson Goode, Sr. and Mrs. Velma H. Williams Goode on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on August 20, 2010.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Reverend Dr.
Honoring and congratulating the Reverend Dr. W. Wilson Goode, Sr. and Mrs. Velma H. Williams Goode on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on August 20, 2010.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution approving a development contract and disposition plan for Parcel No.
Approving the development contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Oak Lane Redevelopment Area, designated as Parcel No. 2 also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 2502-2506 West Cheltenham avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the development contract with Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the development contract and disposition supplement.
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City Council adopted a resolution approving a development contract and disposition plan for Parcel No.
Approving the development contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Oak Lane Redevelopment Area, designated as Parcel No. 2 also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 2502-2506 West Cheltenham avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the development contract with Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the development contract and disposition supplement.
ADOPTED
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The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer the City-owned property at 1244 N.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed conveying fee simple title to a certain tract of City-owned land with buildings and improvements thereon, situate 1244 N. 4th Street in the City of Philadelphia, for further conveyance.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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City Council adopted a resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter concerning non-discrimination clauses in City contracts.
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to further provide for non-discrimination clauses in City contracts; 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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The adopted resolution proposes amending the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to modernize how the City buys goods and services.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to modernize the City's procurement process, including by allowing for electronic bidding, electronic reverse auctions and electronic execution of contracts; for appropriate bidder security; and for cooperative purchasing; all under certain terms and conditions; 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 enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning rules for a specified area near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by amending Section 14-1611, entitled "Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls," by exempting certain building features from being considered as part of the height of a building within a specified area subject to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls, under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted ordinance authorized Philadelphia to organize the Philadelphia Energy Authority under Pennsylvania’s Municipalities Authorities Act.
Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to organize an authority to be known as The Philadelphia Energy Authority, pursuant to the terms of the "Municipalities Authorities Act," of 2001, June 19, P.L. 287, No. 22, as amended, under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted measure amended Philadelphia’s rules for permits for parades, processions, and assemblages.
Amending Section 12-1109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Permits Required for Parades, Processions and Assemblages," by conditioning the issuance of such permits on the applicant's agreement to reimburse the City for additional costs the City incurs as a result of the activity for which the permit is issued, subject to a maximum reimbursement amount; by making such maximum reimbursement amount retroactive; and by requiring refunds to persons who reimbursed the City for costs in excess of such maximum amount, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted law requires lobbyists, lobbying firms, and the organizations or people they represent to register with the Philadelphia Board of Ethics and disclose lobbying expenses, including spending on communications, gifts, hospitality, transportation, and lodging.
Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Officers and Employees," by adding a new Chapter requiring the registration of lobbyists and their principals, and requiring disclosure of lobbying expenditures, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted law changes Philadelphia’s rules on political contributions and expenditures for sample ballots that list more than one candidate.
Amending Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Political Contributions and Expenditures," by providing that expenditures incurred in the printing or distribution of sample ballots shall not be considered a contribution for purposes of the contribution limits of that Chapter, and clarifying that the requirement of a single candidate political committee does not prohibit other committees or entities from making expenditures for the printing or distribution of sample ballots listing the names of more than one candidate, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s ethics and campaign-finance rules by revising penalties for violations, including failures to file required reports, accepting contributions over legal limits, and failing to attend ethics training.
Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Officers and Employees," by revising the penalties for violation of various ethics and ethics-related provisions, including Chapter 20-600 ("Standards of Conduct and Ethics") and Chapter 20-1000 ("Political Contributions and Expenditures"), all under certain terms and conditions.
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