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 29, 2005
This enacted ordinance authorized a $975,000 transfer within Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2006 Grants Revenue Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2006 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Department of Records.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorized City Council’s Transportation and Public Utilities Committee to hold public hearings about the proposed 19.4% Philadelphia Gas Works rate increase.
Authorizing City Council's Transportation and Public Utilities Committee to hold public hearings to discuss the impact of the proposed PGW 19.4% rate hike on the citizens of Philadelphia and explore methods of providing resources and relief to those most severely affected by such a dramatic increase.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings on the Board of Revision of Taxes’ proposed “full valuation” property assessment policy.
Authorizing Philadelphia City Council's Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings on the Board of Revision of Taxes's proposed change in property tax assessment, known as "full valuation," the policy's need and fairness, its effect on taxpayers, and possibilities of mitigating large tax increases.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution urges members of Pennsylvania’s General Assembly to extend or eliminate the deadline for reporting crimes involving the sexual abuse of children.
Urging the members of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to extend or eliminate entirely the statute of limitations for reporting crimes involving the sexual abuse of children.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution recognized October 20, 2005, as Conflict Resolution Day.
Recognizing October 20, 2005 as Conflict Resolution Day.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorized City Council’s Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings about the regional incidence of domestic violence affecting women and men.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to conduct Public Hearings to examine the current regional incidence of domestic violence suffered by women and men, hear updates on measures previously taken by City Council and determine next steps needed to improve responses and increase resources addressing the issue.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring October 2005 White Cane Month in Philadelphia in partnership with the Lions Club.
Declaring White Cane Month.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council approved an amendment to the Redevelopment Authority’s contract for the Fairhill and St.
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 Fairhill and St. Hugh Urban Renewal Area, by including an additional property designated as Parcel No. 8 also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 3442 Hope street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the amended redevelopment contract with The Office of Community Development Archdiocese of Philadelphia and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the amended redevelopment contract.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Wendell W.
Honoring Wendell W. Young, III, President Emeritus, Local 1776.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Legislative Oversight Committee to hold public hearings on whether the Office of Fleet Management should give preference to alternative-fuel or hybrid-electric vehicles when purchasing vehicles for the City.
Authorizing City Council's Legislative Oversight Committee to hold public hearings on whether the Office of Fleet Management's vehicle purchasing policies should require a preference for the purchase of alternative fuel or hybrid-electric vehicles, which will facilitate savings, reduce fuel consumption, and promote a positive image of Philadelphia as an environmentally-conscious City.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have extended until June 21, 2007, the deadline for meeting conditions tied to relocating part of a right-of-way for drainage purposes between Shawmont Avenue and Cross Street.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 040509) approved June 21, 2004, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of City Plan No. 296 by relocating a portion of certain right-of-way for drainage purposes, which lies between Shawmont Avenue and Cross Street, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the time for compliance with the conditions stated therein.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
September 22, 2005
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land bounded by Woodhaven Road, Bustleton Avenue, the County Line, Trevose Road, Southampton Road, and Worthington Road.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Woodhaven Road, Bustleton Avenue, the County Line, Trevose Road, Southampton Road, and Worthington Road.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance approved Philadelphia Gas Works’ Fiscal Year 2006 capital budget for up to $64.619 million and acknowledged its forecast of capital budgets for 2007 through 2011.
An Ordinance Approving the Fiscal Year 2006 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2007 through 2011.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance amended an earlier ordinance concerning the revision of City Plan lines and grades in the area bounded by Aramingo Avenue, Frankford Creek, and Adams Avenue.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 040511) approved June 21, 2004, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 55 in the area bounded by Aramingo avenue, Frankford creek and Adams avenue, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the time for compliance with the conditions stated therein.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance amended a 2004 ordinance concerning changes to the City Plan’s lines and grades near Fairhill Street and Annsbury Street.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 040569) approved July 1, 2004, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 205 in the vicinity of Fairhill Street and Annsbury Street, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the time for compliance with the conditions stated therein.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance approves the third amendment to the redevelopment and urban renewal plans for the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the third amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Lancaster Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Pennsgrove Street, 42nd Street, Westminster Avenue, Holly Street, Aspen Street, 40th Street, Haverford Avenue, 44th Street, Fairmount Avenue and 47th Street, including the third amendment to the urban renewal plan and the first amended relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately three hundred seventy four (374) properties for residential and related uses, the additional land acquisition of approximately three (3) properties for commercial and related uses, the expansion of the eastern border from Forty-second street to Fortieth street between Haverford avenue and Aspen street and from Forty-second street to North Holly street between Aspen street and Westminster avenue; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law; and declaring that condemnat...
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the 40th anniversary of KYW Newsradio 1060 and its dedication to news reporting.
Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating The 40th Anniversary Of KYW Newsradio 1060 - For Their Dedication To Pioneering And Excellence In The Way News Is Reported.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution approves a redevelopment contract and related property-disposition plan for two parcels in the former Model Cities Urban Renewal Area: the northwest corner of North 27th and Dauphin Streets and 2310 North 27th Street.
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 No. 9-1A and Parcel No. 9-1B also sometimes identified by house number and street address for Parcel No. 9-1A as the northwest corner of Twenty-seventh street and Dauphin street and for Parcel No. 9-1B as 2310 North Twenty-seventh street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with T & T Washsense, LLC 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.