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
February 4, 2010
City Council adopted a resolution honoring the La Salle College High School Explorers football team for winning the Philadelphia Catholic League and PIAA District XII championships.
Honoring the LaSalle College High School Explorers Football Team on winning the City Catholic League and District XII State Championship.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill revises how the City must publish notices about Council bills and public hearings, city procurement opportunities, and regulations proposed by city departments, boards, and commissions.
Amending Chapter 21-1700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Publication of Notices by City," by revising provisions concerning how and when required notices shall be published and advertised; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have changed the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by 59th Street, Lancaster Avenue, 52nd Street, Woodbine Avenue, and Upland Way.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 59th Street, Lancaster Avenue, 52nd Street, Woodbine Avenue, and Upland Way.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have submitted a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to voters at a May 18, 2010, election.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the position of Chief Information Officer, a member of the Mayor's Cabinet who shall direct an office to be known as the Division of Technology, and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
January 28, 2010
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, honoring, and thanking Robert Capanna for his 27 years as executive director of Settlement Music School.
Recognizing, Honoring, Celebrating, and Thanking Robert Capanna on the Occasion of his Retirement as Executive Director of Settlement Music School.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 090691-AA, entitled "An Ordinance amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Towing,' and Section 12-2405, entitled 'Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice,' to prohibit the towing of vehicles identified as reported stolen unless an attempt has been made by the Police to give the vehicle owner an opportunity to recover the vehicle before the vehicle is towed; and adding Section 10-839 to require the reporting of stolen vehicles to the Police; all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving a redevelopment contract and disposition plan for Parcel No.
Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 683 also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 879 North Opal street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with David Champagne and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution honors and celebrates the life and accomplishments of Peggy Amsterdam, including her leadership of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and contributions to arts and culture.
Honoring and celebrating the life and accomplishments of Peggy Amsterdam.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 2951 Kensington Avenue 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 Twenty-fifth 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring the African American Children's Book Project, Marie Dutton Brown, and Walter Dean Myers on the occasion of the Annual African American Children's Book Fair.
Honoring the African American Children's Book Project on the occasion of the Annual African American Children's Book Fair.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have proposed an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter concerning the election of City Council members.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the election of members of the Council; and providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of 1668 North 55th Street, a City-owned property in the Fourth Ward, 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 Fourth 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare secretary to draw down all federal funds available to Pennsylvania through the TANF Emergency Fund, which supports subsidized jobs, short-term emergency benefits, and assistance related to increased caseloads.
Urging the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare to take immediate action to draw down all of the funds allotted to Pennsylvania under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Emergency Fund and further calling on the U.S. Congress to extend the deadline for the use of such funds for an additional year in order to ensure that low income Philadelphians have maximum access to stimulus resources.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 090841, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,' by adopting the '2009 Pennsylvania Uniformed Construction Code,' through adoption of the 2009 edition of certain International Codes as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 090777, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Regulation Of Businesses, Trades And Professions,' to eliminate and revise various licensing and enforcement requirements, and to revise fees for various licenses and permits, including with respect to commercial vending activities on streets, telephone booths, newsstands, farmer's markets, solid fuels, garages, parking lots, auto sales lots, auto sales showrooms, valet parking, refuse collection vehicles, self-service laundries, massage businesses, dealers in precious metals, sale of spray paint, indelible markers and etching acid, athletic contests, special assembly occupancies, motion pictures, ticket agents, use of weighing or measuring devices, and the use of electronic scanners for customer check out; and to make technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said ...
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of 735 West Butler Street, including its buildings and improvements, 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 Forty-third 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes the cultural, social, and economic contributions of Philadelphia’s immigrant communities and the city’s history as a hub of immigration.
Recognizing the significant contribution of immigrants to the City of Philadelphia and urging the United States Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of the vacant, City-owned properties at 2123 Medary Street and 1957 West Sparks 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 Seventeenth 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.