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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Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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Meeting date
February 19, 2015
The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 1228 West Hilton 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 lot or piece of ground with the building and improvements thereon, situate in the Forty-third 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 property 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 approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop the property at 4050–4066 Haverford Avenue within the Belmont No.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Belmont No. 2 Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 4050-4066 Haverford avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 4050 Apartments, LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes Forman Mills for its $10,000 Give-Back Giveaway, which provided vouchers for winter clothing and gear to people in need through participating Philadelphia stores.
Calling on the City Council of Philadelphia to recognize Forman Mills for their $10,000 Give-Back Giveaway as they exemplify and demonstrate the powerful, positive impact businesses can make in our community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Letterly Street, Jasper Street, and Hagert Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Letterly Street, Jasper Street, and Hagert Street.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s farmers’ market rules to add Greener Pastures LLC at 1290 Southampton Road as a permissible location.
Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding Greener Pastures LLC, located at 1290 Southampton Road, as a permissible location, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This bill is recorded with a status of enacted.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2015 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, 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.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have allowed Abel and Marta Perez to legalize and maintain an existing masonry and concrete patio extending into the public sidewalk area at 214 W.
Legalizing an existing masonry and concrete patio encroaching on the public right-of-way at 214 W. Sergeant Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted this resolution to propose a change to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter and submit it to city voters.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation, appointment, powers and duties of a Commission on Universal Pre-Kindergarten and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill revises Philadelphia license fees for rental properties and vacant lots, buildings, and waterfront structures.
Amending Subcode "A" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," as it has been amended by Bill No. 140856, by amending Chapter 9, entitled "Fees," by revising the fees for licenses issued under Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill provided for Philadelphia voters to consider a Home Rule Charter amendment in a May 19, 2015 special election.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter establishing and defining the responsibilities of an independent Commission on Universal Pre-Kindergarten; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
February 12, 2015
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold public hearings about Philadelphia’s movement toward becoming a “smart city.” The hearings may examine how digital technology could improve business performance, access to city resources, residents’ well-being, public transportation, energy efficiency, and city engagement with residents.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold public hearings on Philadelphia's movement towards a "smart city".
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold public hearings about the state of Philadelphia’s local music industry.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold public hearings regarding the state of the music industry 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 recognizes and celebrates the 30th anniversary of Asian Americans United (AAU), a Philadelphia organization that supports leadership, neighborhood development, cultural activities, education, immigrant rights, and efforts against anti-Asian violence.
Recognizing and Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Asian Americans United for its important enrichment to Philadelphia's Asian American community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Northwest Victim Services for hosting its first One Step 5K Walk for Safer Neighborhoods.
Recognizing the Northwest Victim Services for Hosting the First One Step 5K Walk for Safer Neighborhoods.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 509 Wolf Street in the Whitman Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Whitman Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 509 Wolf street and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with James Close and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution congratulating Jeff Kilpatrick and students in Memphis Street Academy’s Artrepreneurs Program for winning a SEED 4.0 grant presented by PhillyCORE Leaders.
Congratulating and recognizing Jeff Kilpatrick and the students from the Memphis Street Academy's Artrepreneurs Program on winning a SEED (Supporting Entrepreneurship in Education) 4.0 grant which is presented by PhillyCORE Leaders, a group of education leaders that collaborates to come up with better education ideas in the City.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted, this resolution recognizes and honors the legacy of Dr.
Recognizing and honoring the legacy of Dr. George J. Beichl for his bravery as a prisoner of war, his work at Saint Joseph's University as a professor and chair of the chemistry department, and for his significant contributions to the Philadelphia German-American community.
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 City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings about ways to increase surveillance cameras across Philadelphia under the Philadelphia Police Department’s Safety Cam Program.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to conduct hearings to explore new methods to increase surveillance cameras throughout the City that satisfy the guidelines of the Philadelphia Police Department Safety Cam Program, such as a tax abatement to offset the cost for camera installation and mandatory camera installation for nuisance businesses, among other initiatives, in order to increase efforts to reduce crime and promote public safety in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.