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
January 22, 2004
This lapsed proposal would have changed Philadelphia’s zoning rules so the Historical Commission would recommend historic district designations to the Mayor and City Council, with City Council making the designations by ordinance.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code (Zoning and Planning) by amending Chapter 14-2007 (Historic Buildings, Structures, Sites, Objects and District) to require that the Historical Commission make recommendations to City Council and the Mayor regarding the designation of districts of the City as historic; providing for designation of historic districts by ordinance; and amending the procedures for such designations; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have restricted individuals and businesses that gave more than $500 in political contributions to candidates for City office from receiving certain non-competitively bid City contracts or financial assistance during the elected candidate’s term.
Amending Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Standards of Conduct and Ethics" to limit the receipt of contributions by elected City officers or candidates for City offices from individuals or businesses who are applicants for, or recipients of, City contracts or financial assistance, if they have made political contributions within certain timeframes to elected City officers or candidates for City offices, and prohibiting any individuals or businesses from receiving City contracts or financial assistance if they have made contributions to elected City officers or candidates for City offices, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
December 18, 2003
City Council adopted a resolution approving a redevelopment contract and related rules for five parcels in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, at 1701, 1739, 1812, 1844, and 1846 West Thompson 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 Nos. 424, 425, 426, 427 & 428 also sometimes identified by respective house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 424 as 1701 West Thompson street, for Parcel No. 425 as 1739 West Thompson street, for Parcel No. 426 as 1812 West Thompson street, for Parcel No. 427 as 1844 West Thompson street and for Parcel No. 428 as 1846 West Thompson street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Board of Directors of City Trusts 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.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer certain City-owned lots, buildings, and improvements in the Eighteenth, Twentieth, Thirty-seventh, and Forty-third 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 Eighteenth, Twentieth, Thirty-seventh & Forty-third 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.
Philadelphia City Council enacted a resolution also naming the 1100 block of Filbert Street “Harry Ochs Way.” The honorary name recognizes Harry G.
Also naming the 1100 block of Filbert Street as "Harry Ochs Way," in honor of longtime Reading Terminal Market merchant Harry G. Ochs Jr.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution allowing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to use Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds to acquire the properties listed in Exhibit A.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to use NTI bond proceeds to acquire certain properties, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Nora Castañeda, president of Venezuela’s Women’s Development Bank (Banmujer), for her work supporting women and poor communities.
Recognizing the central role of Nora Castañeda, President of the Women's Development Bank of Venezuela (Banmujer), in guaranteeing the rights of women and the poor in Venezuela, as a model for a caring economy for Philadelphia and beyond.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 6001 Haverford Avenue, a City-owned property in the Thirty-fourth Ward, 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-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.
Philadelphia City Council enacted a resolution commending Bernard A.
Commending Mr. Bernard A. Guet for his service as President of the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association and for his leadership in the hospitality community.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings about Tenet Healthcare Corporation’s proposed closure of the Medical College of Pennsylvania in East Falls.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to investigate the proposed closure of the Medical College of Pennsylvania (MCP) by Tenet Healthcare Corporation (Tenet) and the devastating impact that such a closure would have on the patients and employees of MCP, the East Falls community, and the City of Philadelphia; and further authorizing the Committee in furtherance of such investigation to issue subpoenas as may be necessary 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 December 29, 2003, through January 3, 2004, as “Haitian Independence Week.” The recognition commemorated Haiti’s 200th anniversary as an independent nation and celebrated the contributions of Philadelphia’s Haitian community.
Recognizing the week of December 29, 2003 through January 3, 2004 as "Haitian Independence Week" to celebrate Haiti's 200th Anniversary as an independent nation.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
December 11, 2003
This adopted resolution approves a redevelopment contract and disposition plan for Parcel No.
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 New Kensington - Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 46 also sometimes identified by respective house number and street address as 424-428 Belgrade street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Linnea Arcinese 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.
The adopted resolution approves a redevelopment contract and disposition plan for a portion of the New Kensington–Fishtown Urban Renewal Area at 2462 Tulip 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 New Kensington - Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 42 also sometimes identified by respective house number and street address as 2462 Tulip street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Joseph Caltagirone 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.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, at no cost, conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in the Second, Twenty-fifth, and Thirty-first 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 Second, Twenty-fifth & Thirty-first 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.
City Council adopted a resolution approving a ground lease involving about seven acres of Gustine Recreation Center and a sublease to Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education, Inc., formerly Philadelphia Youth Tennis, Inc.
Approving the ground lease and sublease concerning Gustine Recreation Center and Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education, Inc., formerly known as Philadelphia Youth Tennis, Inc.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in the Seventh, Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Thirty-third 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 Seventh, Eighteenth, Nineteenth & Thirty-third 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 calls on Tenet Healthcare, which owns and operates Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital, to bargain in good faith with the hospital’s nurses represented by OPEIU Local 112.
Calling on Tenet Healthcare, Corporation, the owner and operator of the Medical College of Pennsylvania (MCP) Hospital, to acknowledge the vital importance of nurses to patient care by agreeing to a fair and equitable contract with the nursing staff of MCP, Local 112 Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) and by responding positively to the nurse's reasonable demands that the hospital increase staffing, eliminate unsafe forced overtime and provide affordable health care and fair wage increases to their dedicated nursing staff.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer certain City-owned lots and buildings in Philadelphia’s Thirty-sixth Ward 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 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.