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
September 21, 2006
This lapsed bill would have submitted a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to voters in a May 15, 2007 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 amendment of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; 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 enacted bill provided for a May 15, 2007 special election on a proposed amendment to Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter concerning the composition of the City Planning Commission.
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 amendment of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the composition of the City Planning Commission; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; 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.
This lapsed bill would have authorized Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to enter into an agreement for the City to sublease the building at 4508 Chestnut Street from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of The City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement to sublease from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority a building located at 4508 Chestnut Street, under certain terms and conditions.
MOTION·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have submitted a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to voters on November 7, 2006.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the United States to begin an immediate withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, beginning with the National Guard and Reserve and ending with a total withdrawal of U.S. forces by the end of year 2006; 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.
MOTION·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
September 14, 2006
The adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 0600467, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the owner of 7252 Marsden Street at the southwest corner of Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 19135, to construct, own and maintain an addition on the south public sidewalk of Cottman Avenue adjacent to the property, 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. 060445, entitled "An Ordinance to amend the Institution Development District Master Plan of Temple University by allowing for the construction of a new building to be used for the Fox School of Business and Management," 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.
This adopted resolution requested that the Mayor return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor return to Council Bill No. 060292-A, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Section 14-1611 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls,' by providing for additional height controls in the vicinity of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 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 recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Second Alarmers, a volunteer organization that provides food, drinks, and medical aid to Philadelphia police officers and firefighters during emergencies.
Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating The Philadelphia Second Alarmers - For Their Unwavering Loyalty To Our City's Police And Firefighters In Their Time Of Need - By Providing Nourishment And Medical Aid At Every Emergency.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted, this resolution recognizes and honors the Parent Patrol at Simon Gratz High School for volunteering to patrol the school and nearby areas and using walkie-talkies to help address violence.
Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating The Parent Patrol At Simon Gratz High School - For Their Innovative Efforts To Address The Violence That Is Plaguing Our Schools And Communities - By Patrolling The School And Areas In Close Proximity And Through The Use Of Walkie Talkies.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Vince Papale for his achievements, charitable work, lifetime accomplishments, and contributions to the Philadelphia community.
Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating Vince Papale-For His Outstanding Achievements, His Dedication to Many Charitable Causes and His Lifetime of Accomplishments - And For His Tremendously Inspirational Contribution to the Philadelphia Community.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes October 23, 2006, as “Robert O.
Recognizing October 23, 2006 as "Robert O. Henderson, Sr. Epilepsy Awareness Day."
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution approves an amended redevelopment contract for part of the South Central Urban Renewal Area, adding the property identified as Parcel No.
Approving the amended and restated redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of an additional portion of the South Central Urban Renewal Area, by including an additional property designated as Parcel No. 179 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1326-1336 Fitzwater street including 712-730 South Park avenue, 749-765 South Watts street & 1325-1329 Catharine street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the amended and restated redevelopment contract with 777 South Broad Street Associates, L.P. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the amended and restated redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing September 18 through 25 as Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Week.
Recognizing the week of September 18th through the 25th as Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Week and further recognizing and honoring the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on having their 27Th Annual National Convention in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council to retain a consultant to help with a proposed Home Rule Charter amendment.
Authorizing City Council to retain a consultant to assist Council concerning the Home Rule Charter amendment that would require the Finance Director to conduct an annual disparity study and devise annual City contract participation goals for disadvantaged business enterprises.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution calls on the Office of Labor Standards to convene the Living Wage Advisory Committee.
Calling on the Office of Labor Standards to convene the Living Wage Advisory Committee pursuant to §17-1311 of The Philadelphia Code, to review the implementation and effectiveness of Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code entitled, "Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage Standard," and to make recommendations to City Council before December 31, 2006.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings about economic self-sufficiency.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings related to economic self-sufficiency.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council to create a Special Committee on Gender Parity.
Authorizing the creation of a Special Committee on Gender Parity of the City Council of Philadelphia, for the purpose of holding hearings to identify problems related to the social, political, educational and economic empowerment of women and exploring and developing initiatives to advance parity for women.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution designated March 2007 as “Justice Month” in Philadelphia and encouraged participation in a month-long “Festival of Justice.” The festival was intended to bring organizations and community members together to discuss public safety, incarceration, re-entry, and alternatives to punitive justice.
Proclaiming March 2007 as "Justice Month."
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.