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
January 28, 2010
This lapsed bill would have changed Philadelphia’s zoning rules for outdoor advertising signs and created a commercial advertising district on Market Street between 13th and 7th Streets.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding special provisions regulating outdoor advertising signs in designated commercial advertising districts; designating Market Street between 13th Street and 7th Street as a commercial advertising district; and making conforming amendments to other provisions of The Philadelphia Code regulating outdoor advertising signs; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed proposal would have defined a supermarket as a permanent food store larger than 10,000 square feet that primarily sells packaged food.
Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by defining "Supermarkets," and excluding Supermarkets from the definition of Chain Restaurants, thereby exempting Supermarkets from menu labeling requirements applicable to Chain Restaurants, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have submitted a proposed amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to voters in a November 2, 2010 special 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 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the election of members of the Council; 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.
The lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s rules for city funds to authorize the City Treasurer to deposit those funds in Advance Bank.
Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Advance Bank, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
December 17, 2009
Adopted, this resolution recognizes, honors, celebrates, and thanks Dr.
Recognizing, Honoring, Celebrating, and Thanking Dr. Joseph F. Ruggiero on the Occasion of his Retirement as CEO of Self Help Movement, Inc.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes, honors, celebrates, and thanks Dave Roberts for his retirement as an Action News weatherman and broadcaster.
Recognizing, Honoring, Celebrating, and Thanking Dave Roberts on the Occasion of his Retirement as Action News Weatherman and Broadcaster.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution amends a 2009 resolution concerning the redevelopment and urban renewal of properties in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, including parcels on Poplar Street and North Sixteenth Street.
Amending Resolution No. 090509 (adopted June 11, 2009), entitled, "Resolution 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 Nos. 679, 680, 681 & 682 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 679 as 1500-1516 Poplar street, for Parcel No. 680 as 1501-1515 Poplar street, for Parcel No. 681 as 1525 Poplar street and for Parcel No. 682 as 1530 Poplar street including 857 and 861-865 North Sixteenth street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Francisville East, L.P. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement," by revising the metes and bounds descriptions of certain properties.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of five City-owned properties—at 2935 West Fletcher Street, 1761 North Marshall Street, 1231 North 15th Street, 2239 North 30th Street, and 2241 North 30th 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 Twentieth, Twenty-eighth and Forty-seventh Wards 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.
Adopted legislation authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 2209 East Oakdale 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 Thirty-first Wards 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.
This adopted resolution calls on Governor Ed Rendell and Mayor Michael Nutter to support funding for a combined Family Court building.
Calling on Governor Rendell and Mayor Michael Nutter to support funding for a united Family Court Building.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes and honors John Brown, the Quakers, and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper for their contributions to the fight against slavery, violence, injustice, and inequality.
Recognizing and honoring the shared contributions and legacy of John Brown, the Quakers and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper in the fight against slavery, violence, injustice and inequality and calling for the posthumous pardon of John Brown for his heroic efforts to free four million enslaved African-Americans that helped start the war to end slavery in the United States.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution congratulating Dana L.
Congratulating Dana L. Redd on her election as Mayor for Camden, New Jersey.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of six City-owned properties to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
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 Seventh, Eighteenth, Twenty-third, Forty-third Wards 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 approves a redevelopment contract and disposition plan for nine properties in the West Fairhill/East Tioga/Hunting Park Urban Renewal Area, identified by parcel numbers and addresses on North Hutchinson Street, West Indiana Avenue, and North Percy Street.
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 West Fairhill/East Tioga/Hunting Park Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 & 55 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 47 as 3060-3068 North Hutchinson street, for Parcel No. 48 as 3061-3069 North Hutchinson street, for Parcel No. 49 as 913-915 West Indiana avenue, for Parcel No. 50 as 3029-3041 North Percy street, for Parcel No. 51 as 3040-3042 North Percy street, for Parcel No. 52 as 3045-3047 North Percy street, for Parcel No. 53 as 3046-3062 North Percy street, for Parcel No. 54 as 3051-3057 North Percy street and for Parcel No. 55 as 3063-3067 North Percy street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Evelyn Sanders 2 LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate t...
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Laura Morris Siena on her retirement as executive director of West Mt.
Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating Laura Morris Siena - On her retirement as Executive Director of West Mt. Airy Neighbors and her 20-years of dedication and commitment.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 2232 Watkins 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 Thirty-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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Father Judge High School soccer team for winning the PIAA AAA State Championship.
Honoring The Father Judge High School Soccer Team on Winning the PIAA AAA State Championship.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution approves a redevelopment contract for 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 Sarah Allen Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address for Parcel No. 4 as 4033-4043 Ogden street including 864-870 Preston Street, authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with ALAW Ogden Gardens, Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.