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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Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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December 8, 2005
The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s business regulations to prohibit placing or maintaining printed advertisements for alcoholic beverages within 1,000 feet of any school, public playground, recreation center, child-care center, or library.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation Of Businesses, Trades And Professions," by adding a section prohibiting advertising of alcohol products within a certain distance of locations frequented by children, including schools, playgrounds, recreation centers, child care centers and libraries; by making findings; and by making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance revises Philadelphia’s rules for noise and excessive vibration, including limits for residential and nonresidential properties, protected facilities, concerts and stadiums, animal sounds, public spaces, public transportation, sirens, and construction.
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," including by amending Chapter 10-400 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Noise and Excessive Vibration," by amending definitions; establishing new rules regarding prohibited conduct; providing enforcement authority to City departments; making technical changes and changes to related provisions; and superseding certain Health Department regulations; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution disapproving 4326 Main St Hold Co LLC’s application for a permit to sell malt and brewed beverages for consumption off-premises at 4326 Main Street.
Accepting the hearing examiner's recommendation and disapproving the following application for a permit to sell malt and brewed beverages for consumption off-premises: 4326 Main St Hold Co LLC 4326 Main Street Philadelphia, PA 19127
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving, with conditions, D&O Inc.’s application for a permit to sell malt and brewed beverages for consumption off the premises at 1817 W.
Accepting the recommendation of the hearing examiner and approving with conditions the following application for a permit to sell malt and brewed beverages for consumption off-premises: D&O Inc 1817 W Cumberland Street Philadelphia, PA 19132
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution rejecting a hearing examiner’s recommendation and disapproving BJLM’s application for a permit to sell malt and brewed beverages for consumption off-premises at 6249 Catharine Street.
Rejecting the recommendation of the hearing examiner and disapproving the following application for a permit to sell malt and brewed beverages for consumption off-premises: BJLM 6249 Catharine Street Philadelphia, PA 19143
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution approving, with conditions, LW Restaurant Holdings LLC’s application for a permit to sell malt and brewed beverages for consumption off the premises at 1040 N 2nd Street.
Accepting the recommendation of the hearing examiner and approving with conditions the following application for a permit to sell malt and brewed beverages for consumption off-premises: LW Restaurant Holdings LLC 1040 N 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19123
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving, with conditions, Torres Emporium Inc.’s application for a permit to sell malt and brewed beverages for consumption off-premises at 4500 N.
Accepting the recommendation of the hearing examiner and approving with conditions the following application for a permit to sell malt and brewed beverages for consumption off-premises: Torres Emporium Inc 4500 N 5th Street Philadelphia, PA 19140
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution approved a redevelopment contract and related development rules for four parcels in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, covering properties on North Eleventh, North Tenth, Mount Vernon, Wallace, and Green 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. 329, 386, 519 &520 also sometimes identified by respective house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 329 as 642-652 North Eleventh street, for Parcel No. 386 as 1006-1020 Mount Vernon street, for Parcel No. 519 as 621-645 North Tenth street including 923-929 Mount Vernon street and 922-926 Wallace street and for Parcel No. 520 as 918 Mount Vernon street including 917-923 Green street and 601-611 & 615-619 North Tenth street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with New Urban Ventures, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement and rescinding Resolution No. 040724 approved by Council on June 21, 2004.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings about the continuation of alcohol advertising on SEPTA vehicles and property in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings regarding the recently re-continued advertising of alcohol products in and on SEPTA owned and operated vehicles and property in the City of Philadelphia, and in furtherance of such hearings 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.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 2024 South Seventh Street 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 Thirty-ninth 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.
The adopted resolution calls on the Pennsylvania Society to stop holding its annual event in New York City and instead hold it in Pennsylvania, rotating among different areas of the state.
Calling on the Pennsylvania Society to cease holding its annual event in New York City and relocate the event to the state of Pennsylvania on a rotating basis between various geographic areas.
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. 050202, entitled "An Ordinance amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Local Bidding Preferences,' by amending the terms and conditions under which a Business Entity may be certified or continue to be certified as a Local Business Entity entitled to a bidding preference on City contracts," 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 commends the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania for 125 years of educational excellence and innovation in business teaching, research, and service.
Commending The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania for its 125 years of educational excellence and innovation in business teaching, research and service.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution endorsing Pennsylvanians Against Trafficking Handguns and supporting efforts to persuade the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass a statewide law limiting individuals to purchasing one handgun per month during the 2005–2006 legislative session.
Endorsing the public safety campaign of Pennsylvanians Against Trafficking Handguns and joining their efforts to gather support for urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to enact a statewide One Handgun Per Month Law in the 2005-2006 legislative session.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings about measures being used to reduce and prevent violence, especially gun-related violence.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to identify and record what comprehensive, holistic measures are being employed to reduce and prevent violence, particularly gun related violence - which include, in addition to anti-gun violence legislation, various educational, mental health, social, economic, cultural programs and strategies.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution approves an amendment adding Parcel 54, also identified as 1504 Federal Street, to the Point Breeze East Urban Renewal Area redevelopment contract.
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 Point Breeze East Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No 54 also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 1504 Federal street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the amendment to the redevelopment contract with The Commons at Point Breeze, 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.
This adopted resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Gospel Stirrers and congratulates the group’s members for their gospel music.
Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Gospel Stirrers and congratulating its members for their legendary gospel music.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have amended an 1885 ordinance governing the Schuylkill River East Side Railroad Company’s use of certain Philadelphia streets.
Amending the Ordinance approved July 3, 1885, which authorizes the construction of a railroad by the Schuylkill River East Side Railroad Company and its entry upon and occupation of certain streets, by defining certain terms and by adding additional conditions on the authority of said railroad.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.