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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Council actions
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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Meeting date
May 14, 2015
The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer all or part of a parcel bounded by West Westmoreland Street, North Hope Street, West Ontario Street, and North Front Street to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for further conveyance.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or part of a parcel of land bounded by West Westmoreland Street, North Hope Street, West Ontario Street, and North Front Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s rules for farmers’ markets to allow one at the sidewalk and curb lane on the north side of West Tabor Road, from North Park Avenue to North 13th Street.
Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding as a permissible location the north side of West Tabor Road from North Park Avenue to North 13th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Roland Kassis to install, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 816 N.
Authorizing Roland Kassis, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 816 N. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the City’s Housing and Commerce directors to apply for and accept federal and state grants for housing, homelessness services, housing for people with AIDS, blight prevention, and community development.
Authorizing the Director of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Housing and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Housing and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to enter into a renewed license agreement with the Zoological Society of Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to enter into a license agreement with the Zoological Society of Philadelphia to continue licensing to the Zoological Society certain land and improvements known as the 38th Street Lot, Zoological Drive and the Sedgley Drive Parking Area, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the City’s Department of Public Property to acquire about 0.80 acres of the elevated rail line known as the Viaduct, including its structures and related easements, between North Broad Street, Noble Street, 11th Street, and Callowhill Street.
Authorizing the Department of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, an approximately 0.80 acre property consisting of a portion of the elevated rail line known as the Viaduct located between North Broad Street, the north side of Noble Street, 11th Street and the south side of Callowhill Street, together with all improvements thereon and associated easements; and to lease a portion of the property to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have authorized the Commissioner of Public Property to purchase an approximately 58-acre tract of land and its improvements at 7777-R State Road from 7777 Philadelphia Loan Associates, LLC, for up to $7,265,299.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to purchase from 7777 Philadelphia PA Loan Associates, LLC, a certain tract of land together with the improvements thereon, commonly known as 7777-R State Road, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City's Commissioner of Public Property to convey all or part of the City-owned property at 2459–77 Kensington Avenue, including any buildings or other improvements, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for further conveyance.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or part of a parcel or parcels of land and any improvements thereon located at 2459-77 Kensington Avenue, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer all or part of a City-owned parcel bounded by West Venango Street, Germantown Avenue, West Tioga Street, and North Watts Street to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or part of a parcel of land bounded by West Venango Street, Germantown Avenue, West Tioga Street, and North Watts Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the Free Library director and the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for City occupancy of two suites at 2000 Hamilton Street.
Authorizing the Director of the Free Library of Philadelphia and the Commissioner of Public Property to execute a sublease or other agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID"), subject to a master lease between PAID and Rodin Market Partners, L.P., under which the City would occupy space in the building located at 2000 Hamilton Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
May 7, 2015
This adopted resolution recognized May 2015 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Philadelphia, celebrating the heritage and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Recognizing May 2015 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Philadelphia to celebrate and commemorate the proud heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and their invaluable contributions to enhancing the City's culture, economy, and the founding ideals of independence and democracy.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, identified as the nation's first medical school.
Recognizing and celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Nation's First Medical School, the Perelman School of Medicine, at the University of Pennsylvania.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution recognizes May 15, 2015, as Firefighter/MDA Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing May 15, 2015 as Firefighter/MDA Day to kick off the annual International Association of Firefighters Local 22 "Fill-the-Boot" Campaign in the City of Philadelphia to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognized May 4–8, 2015, as Teacher Appreciation Week in Philadelphia and expressed gratitude for teachers’ contributions to educating children.
Recognizing With Great Gratitude May 4th to 8th As The 2015 Teacher Appreciation Week In Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer the City-owned property at 5222 Wakefield Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost, with conditions.
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 Twelfth 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution honors and congratulates Ulysses Samuel Washington III, known as Ukee Washington, on his induction into the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame on May 3, 2015.
Honoring and congratulating Ulysses Samuel Washington III also known as veteran newsman Ukee Washington on induction into the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame on May 3, 2015 and for his dedicated service keeping Philadelphia informed on newsworthy issues.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution honors Rasheed Bailey, a Roxborough resident and Roxborough High School graduate, for his college football achievements and the launch of his professional football career with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Honoring and congratulating native Roxborough resident and graduate of Roxborough High School, superstar wide receiver Rasheed Bailey on launching his professional football career with our Philadelphia Eagles.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution congratulating the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership on ten years of watershed education, stewardship, restoration, and advocacy.
Congratulating the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership on ten years of Watershed education, stewardship, restoration, and advocacy.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.