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
April 20, 2006
City Council adopted a resolution honoring NBC 10 for the 10th anniversary of its Fit Fest program.
Honoring NBC 10 on the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Fit Fest Program.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing May 1–7, 2006, as Correctional Employees Week.
Recognizing May 1st - May 7th 2006 as Correctional Employees Week.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council recognized April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and honored Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR) for its work supporting people affected by sexual assault and abuse.
Recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Honoring Women Organized Against Rape for Its Outstanding Work.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s redevelopment contract and disposition supplement 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 South Central Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 292 as 1420 Pemberton street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Angelo M. Mattei, and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
Introduced (By Request) and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution calls on City Council’s Committee on Education to hold hearings about whether career and job-training opportunities could be created for jobs in Philadelphia’s gaming industry.
Calling on Council's Committee on Education to hold hearings on the feasibility of creating career and job training opportunities for employment positions in the gaming industry.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have proposed an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter for submission to city voters.
Proposing 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes Robert Vernon Hess for his service as Philadelphia’s Deputy Managing Director for Special Needs Housing.
Recognizing Robert Vernon Hess, Deputy Managing Director for Special Needs Housing for his Years of Service to the City of Philadelphia and its Citizens, and Congratulating him on his Appointment as the Commissioner of New York City's Department of Homeless Services.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution calls on Philadelphia City Council to hold hearings about immigration and how it affects the city.
Calling on the Council of the City of Philadelphia to hold hearings on the issue of Immigration, to explore how it affects our City, and to make recommendations as to what is appropriate action to protect the residents who live within our borders.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance amended the Philadelphia Code’s rules for the Benjamin Franklin Parkway area.
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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted law adds the south side of Filbert Street between 12th and 13th streets to the locations where the Department may approve a tour passenger loading zone.
Amending Section 9-407 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tour Passenger Carriers," by providing for additional Tour Passenger Loading Zones on Filbert Street between 12th and 13th streets, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by Poplar Street, Canal Street, Lewellen Street, and Delaware Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Poplar Street, Canal Street, Lewellen Street and Delaware Avenue.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted law requires people who install, repair, modify, or otherwise service sheet-metal ductwork used in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems to hold a city certificate or apprentice permit.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter entitled "Sheet Metal Technician," requiring certain licensing of persons performing duct work used in HVAC systems, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by Roberts Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, Crowell Street, Ontario Street, 22nd Street, Westmoreland Street, Stokely Street, 25th Street, Fox Street, and Henry Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roberts Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, Crowell Street, Ontario Street, 22nd Street, Westmoreland Street, Stokely Street, 25th Street, Fox Street, Hunting Park Avenue and Henry Avenue.
Introduced·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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill approves the thirteenth amendment to the redevelopment proposal for Philadelphia’s Mantua Urban Renewal Area, including plans to acquire about 22 properties for commercial uses and about four properties for residential uses.
Approving the thirteenth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, being the area beginning at the intersection of Fortieth street and Spring Garden street, including the tenth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the relocation plan, as amended, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately twenty-two (22) properties for commercial and related uses, the additional land acquisition of approximately four (4) properties for residential and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas of land bounded by the I-76 Schuykill Expressway, a railroad right-of-way, and Penrose Ferry Road.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the I-76 Schuykill Expressway, a Railroad right-of-way and Penrose Ferry Road.
Introduced (By Request) and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
April 6, 2006
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer certain City-owned lots and buildings in Philadelphia’s Fourteenth Ward to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.
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 Fourteenth 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 recognizing and honoring Philadelphia soprano Karen Slack for making her Metropolitan Opera debut on March 17, 2006, in the title role of Verdi’s “Luisa Miller.” The resolution also provides for an engrossed copy to be presented to Slack as an expression of the Council’s admiration.
Recognizing and Honoring Philadelphia's own Karen Slack who on March 17, 2006 made her Metropolitan Opera debut.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.