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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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Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

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April 6, 2006

Unanimous2006-04-06
Resolution 060276

The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings about the Urban Industry Initiative.

Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to receive a programmatic update on the Urban Industry Initiative.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2006-04-06
Resolution 060275

The adopted resolution urges the U.S.

Urging the U.S. Congress to Restore Federal Funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service to its Fiscal Year 2004 Level.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2006-04-06
Resolution 060274

This adopted resolution declared April 15, 2006, George Clinton Day in Philadelphia.

Declaring April 15, 2006 as George Clinton Day in the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2006-04-06
Resolution 060273

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming May 2006 as Mental Health Month in the city.

Declaring May 2006 as Mental Health Month in the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2006-04-06
Resolution 060272

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Urban Youth Racing School, a Philadelphia-based program founded in 1998 for youth ages 8 to 18.

Honoring the Urban Youth Racing School.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2006-04-06
Resolution 060271

This adopted resolution declared May 2006 as Stroke Awareness Month in Philadelphia.

Declaring May 2006 As Stroke Awareness Month and Recognizing Nazareth Hospital for their Stroke Awareness Program.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2006-04-06
Resolution 060270

The adopted resolution declared April 2006 as Autism Awareness Month in Philadelphia.

Declaring April 2006 as Autism Awareness Month.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2006-04-06
Resolution 060269

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the Saint Katherine of Siena Varsity Girls Grade School CYO Basketball Team for its 36-4 season, including undefeated regular-season play, District One and city championships, and a fifth-place finish in the Pennsylvania state tournament.

Recognizing the Achievements of the Saint Katherine of Siena Varsity Girls Grade School CYO Basketball Team.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2006-04-06
Resolution 060268

This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in Philadelphia’s 36th and 40th Wards 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 & Fortieth 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.

Unanimous2006-04-06
Resolution 060267

This adopted resolution recognizes and celebrates the Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Careers and its boys basketball team for winning the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association’s 2006 Class AA state championship.

Recognizing and Celebrating the Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Careers, and its Boys Basketball Team on winning the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association's State Championship.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2006-04-06
Resolution 060266

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Charles Barkley after his election to the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Honoring Charles Barkley on the occasion of his election to the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2006-04-06
Bill 060264

This lapsed bill would have authorized the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, for a nominal payment, all or part of a roughly 95,103-square-foot parcel on the southwest side of the 3000 block of E.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed conveying, for nominal consideration, fee simple title to all or a part of the parcel measuring approximately 95,103 square feet which is located on the southwesterly side of the 3000 block of E. Tioga Street, with the buildings and improvements thereon, for further conveyance at fair market value.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2006-04-06
Bill 060263

This enacted bill changes the zoning designations on Philadelphia’s Zoning Maps for certain land bounded by Bridge Street, Tacony Street, a line 245 feet north of Sanger Street, the Delaware River, and Frankford Creek.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Bridge Street, Tacony Street, a line 245 feet north of Sanger Street, the Delaware River and the Frankford Creek.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2006-04-06
Bill 060262

The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to acquire ownership of 4800-4802 Fairmount Avenue and 4927-4931 Chestnut Street from the School District of Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire from the School District of Philadelphia, fee simple title to the properties known as 4800-4802 Fairmount Avenue and 4927-4931 Chestnut Street and transfer them to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2006-04-06
Bill 060261

This enacted bill authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to apply for up to $250,000 in state funding to help relocate and renovate the Family Practice and Counseling Network’s healthcare center.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) to assist in the relocation of the Family Practice and Counseling Network; and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced (By Request) and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2006-04-06
Bill 060260-A

The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning rules for rebuilding nonconforming structures—buildings or uses that do not meet current zoning requirements—after fire, another natural event, condemnation, or certain demolitions.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-104, entitled "Non-Conforming Structures and Uses," by amending provisions relating to the reconstruction of non-conforming structures, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2006-04-06
Bill 060144-A

This enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s Housing Development Agreement Ordinance, which covers low-cost residential development and redevelopment and transfers of certain City-owned properties.

Amending the Ordinance approved June 28, 1966 (Bill No. 1845), as amended, known as the "Philadelphia Housing Development Agreement Ordinance," and entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation to provide for low cost residential development and redevelopment in the City and to cooperate in certain housing programs, including the transfer of certain parcels of land, under certain terms and conditions," by requiring the express approval of Council by ordinance prior to the transfer of any City-owned property pursuant to that Ordinance or pursuant to the agreement authorized by that Ordinance.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2006-04-06
Bill 060058

The enacted bill amended a 1999 ordinance involving the proposed conveyance of premises at 1823-35 Callowhill Street to the Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia.

Amending Bill No. 990728, approved December 6, 1999, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia certain premises located at 1823-35 Callowhill street, and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into or execute such other instruments as may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the provisions of this Ordinance; all under certain terms and conditions," by extending the time for compliance with the conditions until December 31, 2006.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.