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
March 12, 2009
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution designating March 2009 as “Deaf History Month” in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming March 2009 as "Deaf History Month".
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution honors One Day At A Time (ODAAT) for 25 years of work preventing drug abuse.
Honoring and Recognizing One Day At A Time (ODAAT) for Twenty-five Years of Dedicated Service to the Prevention of Drug Abuse.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council approved a redevelopment contract and related development rules for five parcels in the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, including properties on Wallace, North 35th, and North 36th streets.
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 Mantua Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 264, 265, 266, 267 & 268 and also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 264 as 3423-3425 Wallace street, for Parcel No. 265 as 3505-3523 Wallace street including 644, 648-654 North Thirty-fifth street, for Parcel No. 266 as 633 North Thirty-sixth street, Parcel No. 267 as 639-641 North Thirty-sixth street and for Parcel No. 268 as 3527-3531 Wallace street including 655 North Thirty-sixth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Philadelphia Housing Authority 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.
City Council adopted a resolution approving a redevelopment contract and disposition supplement for Parcels 110 and 111 in the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, identified as 806-816 and 820 North Forty-seventh 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 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcel Nos. 110 & 111 also sometimes identified by house number and street address for Parcel No. 110 as 806-816 North Forty-seventh street and for Parcel No. 111 as 820 North Forty-seventh street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Brown Street Associates, L.P. 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.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Public Property to hold public hearings about creating an independent, nonpartisan commission to inventory Philadelphia’s public property.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Property to hold public hearings to explore creating an independent and non-partisan commission to create a detailed inventory of public property and make non-binding recommendations for the potential closures of City buildings.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill renames and designates the park at the intersection of Germantown Avenue, York Street, and North 8th Street as the “Danny Boyle Community Park.” The change applies to that park and its official name.
Renaming and designating the park located at the intersection of Germantown Avenue, York Street, and N. 8th Street as the "Danny Boyle Community Park".
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted amendment to Philadelphia’s zoning code prohibits a special exception, variance, Special Use Permit, or certificate granted for one parcel from being transferred to another parcel.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to prohibit the transfer of special approvals provided by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s zoning code to require bicycle parking for certain buildings, multifamily developments, public parking lots, and low-occupancy facilities, with the number of spaces based on floor area, dwelling units, parking spaces, or employees.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1400, entitled "Parking and Loading Facilities," by adding a new subsection providing for bicycle parking, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have changed how interest was calculated on Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) account balances for Philadelphia public employees.
Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by amending Section 22-310, entitled "Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)," by revising the interest rate applied to DROP account balances; under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced (By Request) and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed proposal would have amended Philadelphia’s pension rules for the Pension Adjustment Fund, which supports cost-of-living measures for retirees, beneficiaries, and survivors.
Amending Section 22-311 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Cost-of-Living Measures for Retirees, Beneficiaries and Survivors," by amending the provisions governing when deposits are made into the Pension Adjustment Fund; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced (By Request) and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have authorized installing and maintaining all-way stop signs at the intersection of Jackson Street and Higbee Street, consistent with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation regulations.
Authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Jackson Street and Higbee Street.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted legislation amended Philadelphia’s payroll deduction rules to add Friends of the Free Library Philadelphia as a designated payee.
Amending Section 19-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Payroll Deductions," to add the Friends of the Free Library Philadelphia to the list of designated payees to whom an employee may direct payroll deductions; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
March 5, 2009
City Council adopted a resolution approving a redevelopment contract and related development rules for four parcels in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, located around North 32nd Street and Cecil B.
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. 644, 645, 646 & 647 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 644 as 1627-1633 North Thirty-second street including 3134-3140 Cecil B. Moore avenue; for Parcel No. 645 as 3125-3135 Cecil B. Moore avenue, for Parcel No. 646 as 3139-3143 Cecil B. Moore avenue and for Parcel No. 647 as 3200-3202 Cecil B. Moore avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Community Ventures 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 approves a redevelopment contract and related development rules for Parcels 627, 628, and 629 in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, covering properties around West Jefferson, North 19th and 20th streets, West Master Street, and former Sharswood and Harlan streets.
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. 627, 628 & 629 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 627 as 1912-1942 West Jefferson street including a portion of 1416 North Nineteenth street, 1418-1422 North Nineteenth street, 1430-1444 North Nineteenth street, a portion of 1417 North Twentieth street, 1419-1423 North Twentieth street, 1427-1429 North Twentieth street, 1910-1944 of the stricken and vacated Sharswood street and a portion of 1911-1945 of the stricken and vacated Sharswood street; for Parcel No. 628 as 1408 North Nineteenth street including a portion of 1410 North Nineteenth street, 1409 North Twentieth street, a portion of 1411 North Twentieth street, 1900-1954 of the stricken and vacated Harlan street and a portion of 1911-1945 of the str...
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution proposes an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter governing how notices are published for public hearings and bills, contracts open for bids, and proposed regulations.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to how and when required notices shall be published and advertised; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold hearings about ways Philadelphia could stimulate the local economy.
Authorizing Council's committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold hearings regarding actions the City could take to stimulate the local economy, and the City's preparedness for targeted federal stimulus funds pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution starts the process of creating the East Falls Riverfront/Business District, covering portions of Ridge Avenue, Kelly Drive, River Road, Midvale Avenue, Scotts Lane, and Henry Avenue.
Initiating action to establish a neighborhood improvement district in an area that generally includes Ridge Avenue from the north side of School House Lane to Scotts Lane, Kelly Drive from Ridge Avenue to S. Ferry Road, the 4200 and 4100 blocks of River Road, the 3700 block through the 3500 block of Midvale Avenue, Scotts Lane, and 3300 Henry Avenue, to be known as the East Falls Riverfront/Business District, and for which East Falls Development Corporation, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, would serve as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a preliminary plan for and report concerning the District; and authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the Clerk of Council to take all actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act prior to enactment of an ordinance that would formally establish the District.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring Alan Harler for 20 years of service as music director of the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia Chorus and for his contributions to Philadelphia’s music community.
Honoring Alan Harler, Music Director of the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia Chorus for his years of dedicated service to Philadelphia's music community.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.