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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Procedural actions actions from the February 5, 2002 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 31 actions from February 5, 2002
The enacted ordinance amends zoning rules for the Old City Residential Area Special District.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by amending Section 14-1610, entitled "Old City Residential Area Special District Controls," by amending permitted uses and zoning controls, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement 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 Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 301 also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 206-210 West George street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Northern Liberties Development, L.P. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
Introduced
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution approved the Mayor’s revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2003 through 2007, including proposed changes for fiscal year 2002.
Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2003 through 2007, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2002, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City to remove Bonsall Street, Summer Street, and the westernmost 10-foot portion of Twenty-third Street from the City Plan and vacate those portions near Race Street and the Vine Street Extension (I-676).
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Bonsall street from Race street northwardly to the Vine Street Extension (I-676) more or less, by striking from the City Plan and vacating the westernmost ten (10) foot wide portion of Twenty-third street from Race street to the Vine Street Extension (I-676) more or less and by striking from the City Plan Summer street from Bonsall street northwestwardly to the Vine Street Extension (I-676) more or less, all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have removed all permitted vending locations on both sides of Eighth Street and Ninth Street between Arch Street and Market Street in Center City.
Amending the Ordinance approved January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1205-AA), as amended, which, pursuant to subsection 9-204(8)(a) of The Philadelphia Code, designates the locations in Center City at which vending is permitted, by deleting all permitted vendor locations on both sides of Eighth street and Ninth street between Arch street and Market street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill amends the Philadelphia Code to add Citizens Bank to the list of banks where the City Treasurer may deposit City funds.
Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Citizens Bank, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted law requires each City depository to give Philadelphia an annual statement of its community reinvestment goals.
Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," by requiring a statement of community reinvestment goals for low and moderate-income neighborhoods in the City of Philadelphia.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have submitted a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to voters on May 21, 2002.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation, appointment, powers and duties of an independent Public School Performance and Accountability Board, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by Woodbrook Lane, a railroad right-of-way, Roumfort Road, and Germantown Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps, by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Woodbrook lane, a Railroad R.O.W., Roumfort road and Germantown avenue.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill is recorded with a status of enacted.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area generally defined as the intersection Germantown avenue and Gowen avenue extending approximately 67 feet northwestwardly along Germantown avenue.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes paving portions of Brinton Street and Clearview Street to connect a new development to the existing street system.
Authorizing the paving of Brinton street and Clearview street, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City Plan for Brinton Street and Clearview Street, including adding a section of Brinton Street ending in a turnaround and relocating part of Clearview Street.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 204 by placing on the City Plan Brinton street from Clearview street to a dead end turnaround northeastwardly therefrom and by relocating a portion of Clearview street from Johnson street to a dead end southeastwardly therefrom, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances, of the beds of Brinton street and Clearview street.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill is recorded with a status of enacted.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning maps, by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Gillingham street, Tackawanna street, Orthodox street and Ditman street.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorized a $45 million transfer for Fiscal Year 2002 from the Grants Revenue Fund to the General Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2002 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the Director of Finance - Contribution to School District.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill is recorded with a status of enacted.
Amending Bill No. 010694, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing and approving (i) the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Redevelopment Authority relating to a comprehensive neighborhood transformation program for revitalization, renewal, redevelopment and transformation of blighted areas within the City of Philadelphia and other activities to promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Philadelphia; (ii) the issuance by the Redevelopment Authority of bonds, notes or other evidence of indebtedness in one or more series, to pay the costs of the neighborhood transformation program; and (iii) the obligation of the City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue bonds; covenanting that the City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations in each of the City's fiscal y...
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to borrow up to $92.195 million through general-obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, for capital projects.
Authorizing the creation of a loan or loans to provide funds for and toward various capital municipal purposes; authorizing the Mayor, City Controller and City Solicitor or a majority of them to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale; setting forth the capital purposes and the amounts for which the proceeds of the loan or loans will be expended; providing for the maturities and for other terms and conditions and for the form of the bonds; providing that certain bonds may be redeemable prior to maturity; providing sinking funds for the bonds and for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment thereof; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City of Philadelphia; and fixing a day for holding the election for obtaining such consent and providing for the arrangements for holding such election.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance reduced the City’s authorized borrowing under Bill No.
Amending an ordinance approved by the Mayor on October 11, 2000 (Bill No. 000535), authorizing a loan in the amount of $162,135,000 subject to the approval of the electors at the November 7, 2000 election, to reduce the total amount of the loan authorized by said ordinance to $120,935,000.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s Fiscal 2002 Capital Budget by increasing or adding funding for projects in several city departments.
Amending an ordinance approved April 4, 2001 (Bill No. 010002), relating to the Fiscal 2002 Capital Budget by increasing and adding projects and amounts in certain departments. IMPORTANT NOTE: DUE TO COMPLEX FORMATTING CONTAINED WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT, ALL PRINTED VERSIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD BE PRINTED USING THE FILES LINKED TO THE ATTACHMENT BUTTON (TextFile02002500.doc ONLY!! THIS IS THE ONLY VERSION WHICH IS PROPERLY FORMATTED FOR PRINTING.
Re-Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.