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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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September 22, 2016
The adopted resolution recognized October 2016 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing October 2016 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring Susan G. Komen Philadelphia for its charitable work in the field of breast cancer research and education.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s contract to redevelop specified properties in the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1701-1717 North Fifty-second street, 1702 North Fifty-second street, 1706-1710 North Fifty-second street, 1712-1716 North Fifty-second street, 1719-1729 North Fifty-second street, 1718 North Creighton street, 1722-1724 North Creighton street, 5216 Parkside avenue, 5218-5220 Parkside avenue, 5222-5234 Parkside avenue, and 5238 Parkside avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Centennial Village LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s contract to redevelop specified properties in the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1701-1717 North Fifty-second street, 1702 North Fifty-second street, 1706-1710 North Fifty-second street, 1712-1716 North Fifty-second street, 1719-1729 North Fifty-second street, 1718 North Creighton street, 1722-1724 North Creighton street, 5216 Parkside avenue, 5218-5220 Parkside avenue, 5222-5234 Parkside avenue, and 5238 Parkside avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Centennial Village LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution denouncing Pennsylvania House Bill 2258.
Denouncing Pennsylvania House Bill No. 2258, which would allow for the National Rifle Association and other similar organizations to challenge local gun regulations and hold municipalities liable for their legal fees.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Jeff Brown and ShopRite Partners In Caring for their efforts to fight hunger in Philadelphia and across the country.
Recognizing and honoring Jeff Brown and ShopRite Partners In Caring, for their dedication and commitment to ending hunger in the Philadelphia community and across the country.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Jeff Brown and ShopRite Partners In Caring for their efforts to fight hunger in Philadelphia and across the country.
Recognizing and honoring Jeff Brown and ShopRite Partners In Caring, for their dedication and commitment to ending hunger in the Philadelphia community and across the country.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted legislation approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority redevelopment contract for 2056 East Sergeant Street in the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2056 East Sergeant street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 2056 E. Sergeant Street, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·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 the City-owned property at 2912 West Page Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 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-second Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·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 4822 Hazel Avenue to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 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 Forty-sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the victims of the September 17, 2016 shooting near 52nd and Sansom Streets in West Philadelphia.
Recognizing and acknowledging the victims of the shooting rampage that happened in West Philadelphia at 52nd and Sansom Streets on Friday night, September 17, 2016. We commiserate with them for the horror they experienced this past weekend and for those that sustained physical wounds, we pray for their speedy recovery.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the victims of the September 17, 2016 shooting near 52nd and Sansom Streets in West Philadelphia.
Recognizing and acknowledging the victims of the shooting rampage that happened in West Philadelphia at 52nd and Sansom Streets on Friday night, September 17, 2016. We commiserate with them for the horror they experienced this past weekend and for those that sustained physical wounds, we pray for their speedy recovery.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted law requires City-owned buildings and facilities with restrooms generally open to the public to make safe, sanitary baby diaper changing stations available to anyone, regardless of gender, and to post signs showing where they are located.
Amending Chapter 16-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Maintenance and Supervision," by adding a new section requiring that all City buildings and facilities with bathrooms open to the public have baby diaper changing stations; and requiring the installation of diaper changing stations in connection with capital projects; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Realty Transfer Tax rules by changing how the value of real estate held by acquired real estate companies is calculated and by revising the definitions of real estate company and acquired real estate company.
Amending Chapter 19-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Realty Transfer Tax," by closing certain loopholes, including by amending the definition of "value" as it relates to acquired real estate companies, the definitions of "real estate company" and "acquired real estate company," all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This withdrawn bill would have authorized the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development so the City could use premises at 456 N.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of premises located at 456 N. 5th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
WITHDRAWN
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This withdrawn bill would have authorized the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development so the City could use premises at 456 N.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of premises located at 456 N. 5th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City Plan that remove and vacate the legally open portion of Saybrook Street between Forty-Fifth Street and Melville Street, and remove Forty-Fifth Street from the plan between Woodland Avenue and Linmore Street.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 246 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Saybrook Street from Forty-Fifth Street to Melville Street and striking from the City Plan Forty-Fifth Street from Woodland Avenue to Linmore Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution acknowledges efforts by the Philadelphia Health Department and Board of Health to reduce smoking in low-income neighborhoods.
Acknowledging the efforts of the Philadelphia Health Department and Board of Health to reduce the high rate of smoking in low-income neighborhoods and calling attention to the intense marketing efforts in these neighborhoods to encourage smoking.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer, at no cost, conditional ownership of three City-owned properties—528 West Dauphin Street, 2407 North Orkney Street, and 2539 North 5th Street—to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 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 Nineteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.