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.
Action types
Council actions
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting dates
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Meeting date
March 2, 2006
This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to use Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds to help fund the Women’s Community Revitalization Project’s acquisition of 3010, 3012, and 3016 Percy Street and 3044 Hutchinson Street.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to use NTI bond proceeds for the acquisition of 3010, 3012 & 3016 Percy street and 3044 Hutchinson street, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in the 18th, 23rd, and 37th Wards 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 Eighteenth, Twenty-third & Thirty-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.
The adopted resolution authorizes Council President Verna to appoint Councilmember Juan Ramos to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund.
Authorizing the Council President to appoint Councilman Juan Ramos to the Philadelphia Cultural Fund.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer the City-owned property at 672 Brooklyn Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment, with conditions.
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 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.
This adopted resolution approves the Council’s findings of fact and legal conclusions for appeals filed in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
Adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law with respect to certain appeals filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas regarding Council's decision disapproving applications to sell malt and brewed beverages for consumption off- premises.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings about security at Philadelphia’s ports.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings to examine our City's ports' security measures and to further explore methods and resources available to ensure the safety of all neighborhoods surrounding the port terminals by guaranteeing that all shipments are properly inspected and that all terminals are secure.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution memorializes Philadelphia City Council’s opposition to how U.S.
Memorializing Council's opposition to the treatment of Zhenxing Jiang, a pregnant Chinese woman living in Philadelphia, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers while forcibly trying to deport her from Philadelphia.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by Worthington Road, Poquessing Creek Park, Carter Road, and Southampton Road.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Worthington Road, the Poquessing Creek Park, Carter Road and Southampton Road.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted change to Philadelphia’s building and property maintenance code prohibits free-standing temporary fences commonly used at construction sites in the 10th Councilmanic District.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code, by prohibiting the placement and maintenance of certain temporary fences in certain portions of the City; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Managing Director to enter agreements with Wireless Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to create and manage a citywide wireless broadband Internet system.
For the purpose of creating a citywide wireless broadband Internet access system, to bridge the digital divide, to increase the efficiency and reduce costs of government, and to promote economic development and tourism, authorizing the Managing Director, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a Management and Service agreement with Wireless Philadelphia, a Pennsylvania not-for-profit corporation, pursuant to which Wireless Philadelphia will provide management services relating to a citywide wireless broadband Internet access system and will develop and implement programs to bridge the digital divide, and to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development granting the Authority certain rights for the authorization of the placement of wireless communications equipment on certain municipally-owned street light fixtures; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This bill is recorded with a status of enacted.
To amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of Holy Family University by allowing for the construction of a new student residence building.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes a no-parking-at-any-time restriction on the east side of Keystone Street between Unruh Avenue and Longshore Avenue.
Establishing a no parking anytime regulation on the east side of Keystone Street, between Unruh Avenue and Longshore Avenue.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed proposal would have authorized Philadelphia to borrow up to $53.045 million through general-obligation bonds, subject to voter approval in a May 16, 2006 election.
Authorizing the creation of a loan or loans to provide funds for and toward various capital municipal purposes; authorizing the Mayor, City Controller and City Solicitor or a majority of them to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale; setting forth the capital purposes and the amounts for which the proceeds of the loan or loans will be expended, including reimbursement of City capital expenditures; providing for the maturities and for other terms and conditions and for the form of the bonds; providing that certain bonds may be redeemable prior to maturity; providing sinking funds for the bonds and for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment thereof; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds and interest rate swaps in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City of Philadelphia; and fixing a day fo...
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted measure amended Philadelphia’s rules for abandoned vehicles.
Amending Section 12-1120 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Abandoned Vehicles," by increasing the towing and storage fees that an authorized salvor may charge for towing and storing an abandoned vehicles, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have required home improvement contractors to sign a written contract with the homeowner or tenant before starting work costing more than $500.
Amending Section 9-1004 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contractors," by requiring home improvement contractors to enter into a written contracts before performing any job for which they are paid more than a specified amount, and by prohibiting certain conduct by home improvement contractors in the procurement of such contracts and in the performance of services under such contracts, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
February 23, 2006
This adopted resolution authorized City Council’s Committee on Streets and Services to hold a public hearing about how Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation coordinate on the repair, maintenance, and design of state-maintained highways in Philadelphia.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Streets and Services to hold a public hearing to investigate the current intergovernmental relationship, policies, and practices of The City of Philadelphia and The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), regarding repairs, maintenance, and design of Pennsylvania State-Maintained Highways that are in the County of Philadelphia; and, in furtherance of such investigation, authorizing the issuance of subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents to the full extent authorized under section 2-401 of the Home Rule Charter.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Azeem, a Philadelphia Police Department cadaver-search dog with badge number K-527, for seven years of service.
Recognizing, Honoring, Celebrating, And Remembering Azeem: The "Brave One" - Badge Number K-527, A Seven-Year Veteran Of The Philadelphia Police Department--For His Honorable Service And Extraordinary Talents That Personified His Commitment To Not Only The Citizens Of Philadelphia But Also The United States Of America.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving an amendment to the Redevelopment Authority’s contract and disposition supplement for the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.
Approving an amendment to the 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 Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 490 also sometimes identified by respective house number and street address as 2144 Stewart street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the amendment to the redevelopment contract with Sharswood II Associates, L.P. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the amended redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.