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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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the August 11, 2000 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 40 actions from August 11, 2000
The enacted ordinance authorizes the Department of Streets’ Board of Surveyors to revise the official City Plan by adding specified portions of Tabor Avenue, Loney Street, Lawndale Avenue, and Fox Run Lane near Ripley Street.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 319 in the area of Ripley street and Tabor avenue by placing on the City Plan Tabor avenue from Ripley street to Loney street, Tabor avenue from Loney street southwesterly to a dead end; Loney street from Lawndale avenue to Fox Run lane, Lawndale avenue from Fox Run lane to Loney street and Fox Run lane from Lawndale avenue to Loney street, all under certain terms and conditions including the dedication to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances, of the beds of Tabor avenue, Loney street, Lawndale avenue and Fox Run lane.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance authorizes changes to City Plan No.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 97 by striking from the City Plan Watts street from Catherine street to Clymer street; by striking from the City Plan Clymer street from Watts street to the easterly line of Park avenue; and by striking from the City Plan and abandoning a certain twenty (20) foot wide right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes and gas main purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance amended a 1999 ordinance concerning changes to the City Plan, including Park, Juniper, Clymer, and Fawn streets and certain drainage rights-of-way.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 990376) approved July 1, 1999, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 97 by striking from the City Plan Park avenue from Catherine street to southerly line of Clymer street produced, by striking from the City Plan Park avenue from the northerly side of Clymer street produced to Fitzwater street, by striking from the City Plan and abandoning a certain forty (40) foot wide right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes, by striking from the City Plan and abandoning a certain twenty (20) foot wide right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes, by placing on the City Plan Juniper street, Clymer street and Fawn street, including the dedication to the City, free and clear of any encumbrances, of the beds of Juniper street, Clymer street and Fawn street; all under certain terms and conditions," by extending the time for compliance with the conditions stated therein.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance authorizes paving specified portions of Gaskill Street and Philip Street.
Authorizing the paving of Gaskill street and Philip street, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City Plan that place portions of Gaskill Street and Philip Street on the official plan.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 308 by placing on the City Plan Gaskill street and Philip street, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances, of the beds of Gaskill street and Philip street.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance approves a third amendment to the lease of PGW Lot #1, near Delaware Avenue and Tioga Street.
Approving a Third Lease Amendment Agreement between Philadelphia Gas Works by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, solely in its capacity as operator and manager of the City-owned Philadelphia Gas Works, and the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority for premises known as PGW Lot #1, located near the intersection of Delaware avenue and Tioga street.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance amended an earlier authorization to allow the Commissioner of Public Property to convey, without payment, a City-owned property at Fifth and Huntingdon Streets to either the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority or the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation.
Amending Bill No. 970833, approved June 25, 1998, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, a deed conveying fee simple title to a certain tract of City-owned land with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate at the northwest corner of Fifth and Huntingdon streets and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into or to execute such other agreements as may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the provisions of this Ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions," by authorizing conveyance to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia or the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, and by extending the term for compliance with the conditions to June 30, 2001.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted bill changes Philadelphia’s contractor licensing rules so that a license must be renewed every three years.
Amending Section 9-1004, entitled "Contractors," of The Philadelphia Code to provide for the renewal of licenses issued pursuant to this Section, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance revises Philadelphia zoning-related fees for permits, document reviews, sign permits, zoning reviews, Zoning Board of Adjustment hearings, certifications, and reposting hearing notices.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code ("Zoning Code"), by revising various fees related to permits and miscellaneous administrative functions performed by the Department of Licenses and Inspections.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill revises Philadelphia fees for building, occupancy, construction, demolition, inspection, and other permits handled by the Department of Licenses and Inspections, as well as certain street-related permits.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code ("The Building Construction and Occupancy Code") Subcode "A" Administrative Code, by revising various fees related to permits and miscellaneous administrative functions performed by the Department of Licenses and Inspections; and further amending Title 11 "Streets" of The Philadelphia Code, by revising certain sections related to fees for permits issued by the Department of Licenses and Inspections.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning code to add tattoo parlors and body piercing shops to the city’s list of regulated uses.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-1605, entitled "Regulated Uses," by expanding the list of regulated uses to include tattoo parlors and body piercing shops, as defined, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to apply for federal and state funds for housing and community development, including up to $69.091 million in Community Development Block Grants, $14.685 million through the HOME program, $3.733 million for housing assistance for people with AIDS, and $2.437 million for emergency shelter grants.
Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to file an application with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), as required by Section 104 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383), as amended, including all understandings and assurances contained therein; and designating the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Housing and Community Development (Housing Director) as the authorized representatives of the City to act in connection with the application, to provide such additional information as may be required, and to accept the grant under certain terms and conditions; and, further, authorizing the Housing Director to file an application, including all understandings and assurances therein, with HUD to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program under Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-625), and to take any and all other action ne...
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted bill authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, City-owned property near 47th and Market streets to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID).
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID"), without consideration, a deed conveying fee simple title to a certain tract of City-owned land with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the vicinity of Forty-seventh and Market streets, under and subject to the terms and conditions of the Philadelphia Industrial and Commercial Development Agreement between the City, the PAID, and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance grants the National Railroad Passenger Corporation permission to construct, use, and maintain underground electrical, communications, sewer, water, and fire-service facilities within and across Delaware Avenue between Wheatsheaf Lane and Lewis Street.
Granting permission to National Railroad Passenger Corporation, 60 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20002, to construct, use and maintain various underground facilities within, under and across Delaware avenue between Wheatsheaf lane and Lewis street; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance amended an earlier authorization to vacate, or remove from public use, Walker Street between Pearson Avenue and a nearby dead end.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 990308), entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the vacating of Walker street, from Pearson avenue to a dead end approximately one hundred eight (108) feet northeast of Pearson avenue, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the authorization conditions therein.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s prevailing wage rules for building and construction work involving the City, City agencies, or City-related agencies.
Amending an Ordinance approved September 16, 1999, (Ordinance No. 990221-A), which revised the prevailing wage ordinance by extending the prevailing wage requirements to include all building and construction work contracts with City Agencies and City-related Agencies, and extended the prevailing wage requirements to building or construction work contracts on which City, City Agency and City-related Agency funds are allocated or spent, by revising the prevailing wage ordinance by increasing from thirty percent (30%) to sixty percent (60%) of the median income of Philadelphia Standard Metropolitan Area for recruitment of residents in qualifying census tracts apprenticeship programs for all unions involved in performing City Work, as defined in Section 17-107(1)(b) of The Philadelphia Code, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance approves updated redevelopment, urban renewal, and relocation plans for the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.
Amending an Ordinance approved December 15, 1969, as amended, which approved the redevelopment proposal, the urban renewal plan and the relocation plan of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, by approving the twenty-sixth amendment of the redevelopment proposal, the eighteenth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the seventeenth amendment to the relocation plan, which provide, inter alia, for additional land acquisitions of approximately five (5) properties and provision of certain relocation services, as required by law.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance authorizes McDonald’s, the tenant at 942 Market Street, to construct and maintain planters, awnings, a cornice, a façade feature, and a banner that extend into or over the public sidewalks along Market and Tenth Streets.
Authorizing the McDonald's Corporation, 150 South Warner Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406, tenant of the property 942 Market street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, to construct and maintain various encroachments attached to the building and projecting onto and over the south footway of Market street and the east footway of Tenth street, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.