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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Meeting date
May 12, 2005
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in Philadelphia’s 34th Ward 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 Thirty-fourth 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 authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, at no cost, conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 4245 Viola Street 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 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.
Philadelphia City Council proclaimed May 8–14, 2005, as “Building Safety Week” in the city.
Proclaiming May 8 - 14, 2005, as "Building Safety Week" within the City of Philadelphia and encouraging all citizens to participate in activities that improve building safety.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution urges Governor Edward G.
Calling on Governor Edward G. Rendell to rescind the drastic proposed cuts in the Department of Welfare's Medical Assistance Program.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have submitted a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to voters at a November 8, 2005 election.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing amendment of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for regulation of the process by which contracts not currently subject to competitive bidding are awarded; 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 lapsed proposal would have applied Philadelphia’s standards of conduct and ethics rules to members and staff of the Philadelphia Gaming Advisory Task Force, whether paid or unpaid.
Amending Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Standards of Conduct and Ethics," by making such Chapter applicable to the members and staff of the Philadelphia Gaming Advisory Task Force, and by adding provisions regulating the conduct of such members and staff during and after their service on such Task Force; all under certain terms and conditions.
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 8, 2005.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing amendment of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to Council's power to adopt by ordinance standards for the organization of the Fire Department and the manner by which the Fire Department carries out its powers and duties, including the deployment of Fire personnel, and the duty of the Fire Commissioner, Managing Director and Mayor to abide by any such standards in managing and supervising the work of the Fire Department; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
May 5, 2005
This enacted ordinance approves the third amendment to the Brewerytown Urban Renewal Area redevelopment plan, expanding its boundaries east to Dover Street and Twenty-ninth Street and south to Harper Street and Poplar Street.
Approving the third amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Brewerytown Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Oxford avenue on the north, Thirtieth street on the east, Girard avenue on the south, Thirty-third street on the west and the Amtrak Railroad right-of-way on the northwest, including the third amendment to the urban renewal plan and the second amendment to the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the expansion of the eastern boundary from Thirtieth street to Dover street and Twenty-ninth street; the expansion of the southern boundary from Girard avenue to Harper street and Poplar street; for the additional land acquisition of approximately thirteen (13) 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 approves the thirty-third amendment to the redevelopment proposal for Philadelphia’s Model Cities Urban Renewal Area near Front Street and Spring Garden Street.
Approving the thirty-third amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, being the area beginning at the northwest corner of Front street and Spring Garden street, including the twenty-fifth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the twenty-fourth amendment to the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately twenty-nine (29) properties for residential and related uses; the additional land acquisition of approximately two (2) properties for commercial 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.
The enacted ordinance creates citywide rules for farmers’ markets, requiring market operators to obtain annual licenses and follow requirements for approved locations, fees, vendor identification, stand setup, cleanup, and operating hours.
Enacting a new Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," and amending Section 9-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Street Vendors," Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," and Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," to provide for the licensing and regulation of Farmers' Markets throughout the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance approves the 13th amendment to the redevelopment and urban renewal plans for the Cecil B.
Approving the thirteenth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Fifteenth street on the east, Jefferson street on the south, Nineteenth street on the west and Montgomery avenue on the north, including the thirteenth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the ninth amendment to the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately three (3) properties for commercial and related uses, two (2) properties for institutional and related uses and 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.
The enacted ordinance approves the fifth amendment to the redevelopment and relocation plans for the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the fifth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the New Kensington - Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by the rear property lines on the northerly side of Lehigh avenue on the north, the centerline of Delaware avenue and I-95 on the east, the southerly side of Laurel street on the south and the rear property lines on the westerly side of Front street and Kensington avenue on the west, including the fifth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the second amendment to the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately thirty-five (35) properties for residential and related uses; the additional acquisition of one (1) property for institutional 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.
The enacted bill approves the fifth amendment to the redevelopment and urban renewal plans for the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area, Unit No.
Approving the fifth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area, Unit No. 4, being the area beginning at the intersection of the southerly side of Arch street and the westerly side of Ninth Street, including the fifth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of certain parcels located within the bed of ground formerly known as Ridge avenue and generally situated between the northwest intersection of North Eighth street and Race street and the southeast intersection of North Ninth street and Vine street for mixed-use reuses; certain changes to the urban renewal controls; 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.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer fee-simple ownership of City-owned land and improvements at 1049-1069 North Front Street to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for a nominal payment.
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 certain tracts of City-owned land located at 1049-1069 North Front Street, with the improvements thereon, for further conveyance at fair market value.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer full ownership of the City-owned properties at 1113–1125 North 3rd Street, including the buildings on them, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for a nominal payment.
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 certain tracts of City-owned land located at 1113-1125 North 3rd Street, with the improvements thereon, for further conveyance at fair market value.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Water Commissioner to enter into agreements with the owners of four properties on Springbank Street for a drainage and sewer right-of-way through their land.
Authorizing the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with the owners of 6601, 6609 and 6701 Springbank Street and 6609Rear Springbank Street (part of 1021 West Hortter Street) for the grant of a right-of-way to the City for drainage and sewer purposes through the properties from Springbank Street to an existing drainage right-of-way (former Park Line Drive), under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the Procurement Commissioner to contract for construction of a public sanitary sewer and related work.
Authorizing the construction of a sanitary sewer and appurtenant work in a proposed right-of-way for drainage and sewer purposes from Springbank Street to an existing drainage right-of-way (former Park Line Road).
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the Water Commissioner to enter into an agreement with the owners of 6208 through 6230 Germantown Avenue to grant the City a right-of-way and easement for drainage and sewer purposes.
Authorizing the Water Commissioner on behalf of the City to enter into agreement with the owners of the properties at 6208 through 6230 Germantown Avenue for the grant of rights-of-way to the City for drainage and sewer purposes, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.