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 April 25, 2002 meeting.
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The adopted resolution proposes amending the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create a 15-member Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission and a 23-member advisory committee, with appointments made by city officials and specified civic, business, labor, and community organizations.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation, appointment, powers and duties of a Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Liberty Property Philadelphia Limited Partnership II, owner of 3 Franklin Plaza at 1600 Vine Street, to install and maintain two flagpoles, four in-ground floodlights, and related equipment in the south sidewalk area along Vine Street.
Authorizing Liberty Property Philadelphia Limited Partnership II, owner of the property 3 Franklin Plaza, 1600 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101, to construct and maintain two aluminum flagpoles, four inground floodlight fixtures and appurtenances in, under and on the south footway of Vine street adjacent to 3 Franklin Plaza, all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have required people applying for a license to carry a concealed firearm on or about their person or in a vehicle to pay a $19 administrative fee to the Philadelphia Police Department, in addition to any fee required by state law.
Amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by providing for an administrative fee for the issuance of a license to carry a firearm, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the northern curb and house lines of St.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 308 by relocating the northerly curb line of St. James street approximately three feet (3') northwardly, from West Washington Square to a point approximately one hundred sixteen feet (116') westwardly therefrom; by relocating the northerly curb line of St. James street approximately eleven feet six inches (11'6") northwardly from Eighth street to a point approximately one hundred thirty-six feet (136') eastwardly therefrom; and by relocating the northerly house line of St. James street approximately six feet (6') northwardly from Eighth street to a point approximately one hundred thirty-six feet (136') eastwardly therefrom, all under certain terms and conditions including the dedication of the widened portion of St. James street.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s rules for the Community Reinvestment Commission.
Amending Chapter 21-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Advancement of Economic Opportunities," by amending Section 21-802 by adding subsection on Targeted Investments in Women's Business Development Finance.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure provided for Philadelphia voters to consider a proposed amendment to the City’s Home Rule Charter on November 5, 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 Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission, 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 parking rules on Norman Lane between Germantown Avenue and Crefeld Street.
Revising a parking regulation on Norman lane, from Germantown avenue to Crefeld street.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The ordinance approves the Redevelopment Authority’s urban renewal plan for the Ontario Urban Renewal Area, generally bounded by Westmoreland Street, Broad Street, Clearfield Street, and Fifteenth Street.
Approving the redevelopment proposal of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of the Ontario Urban Renewal Area being the area generally bounded by West Westmoreland street on the north; Broad street on the east; West Clearfield street on the south; and Fifteenth street on the west; approving the urban renewal plan and determining that such plan and redevelopment proposal conform to the general locality plan and make adequate provisions for individuals, business concerns and families who are displaced; determining the necessity for changes in and for zoning, streets, alleys, public ways, street patterns, location and relocation of public utilities; determining that the urban renewal plan and redevelopment proposal meet all nondiscrimination requirements of Federal, State and Local Laws and the regulations and policies promulgated with respect thereto; declaring that certain expressly designated and provided for condemnation is imminent with respe...
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s official street plan in the area covered by City Plan No.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 13-S by striking from the City Plan and vacating Lawrence street from Wharton street to Titan street and Leithgow street from Wharton street to Titan street; by revising the lines and grades of Reese street from Reed street to Wharton street and Titan street from Fifth street to Fourth street; by placing on the City Plan Earp street from Fifth street to relocated Leithgow street; by striking from the City Plan and vacating certain portions of Earp street from Fourth street to Fifth street; by revising the lines and grades of Lawrence and Leithgow streets from Reed street to former Earp street, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication free and clear of all encumbrances the beds of the proposed Earp street not previously dedicated and the unopened portions of Reese street, Lawrence street and Leithgow street.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the Philadelphia Orchestra Association, a tenant at 260 South Broad Street, to construct, own, and maintain an underground conduit and private telecommunications facilities beneath the Bach Place public right-of-way between 1420 Locust Street and 260 South Broad Street.
Authorizing The Philadelphia Orchestra Association, a tenant of the property 260 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, to construct, own and maintain underground conduit and private telecommunications facilities under the right-of-way of Bach Place between the properties 1420 Locust street and 260 South Broad street, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the Philadelphia Orchestra Association, a tenant at 260 South Broad Street, to construct, own, and maintain an underground conduit and private telecommunications facilities beneath the Bach Place public right-of-way between 1420 Locust Street and 260 South Broad Street.
Authorizing The Philadelphia Orchestra Association, a tenant of the property 260 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, to construct, own and maintain underground conduit and private telecommunications facilities under the right-of-way of Bach Place between the properties 1420 Locust street and 260 South Broad street, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Richard J.
Authorizing Richard J. Dennin, Jr. and Cheryl Dennin, owners of the property 6605 Kindred Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19149, to construct, use and maintain a wooden deck extension with support columns on and over the east footway of Kindred street adjacent to the property 6605 Kindred street, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Richard J.
Authorizing Richard J. Dennin, Jr. and Cheryl Dennin, owners of the property 6605 Kindred Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19149, to construct, use and maintain a wooden deck extension with support columns on and over the east footway of Kindred street adjacent to the property 6605 Kindred street, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes Project H.O.M.E., the owner of 1922–1942 Judson Street, to build and maintain a metal marquee with an illuminated sign attached to the building and extending over the west sidewalk on Judson Street.
Authorizing Project H.O.M.E., 1515 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130, owner of the property 1922-1942 Judson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121, to construct and maintain a metal marquee with electrified icon letter sign attached to the building and projecting over the west footway of Judson street, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes Project H.O.M.E., the owner of 1922–1942 Judson Street, to build and maintain a metal marquee with an illuminated sign attached to the building and extending over the west sidewalk on Judson Street.
Authorizing Project H.O.M.E., 1515 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130, owner of the property 1922-1942 Judson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121, to construct and maintain a metal marquee with electrified icon letter sign attached to the building and projecting over the west footway of Judson street, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s rules for carnivals.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by amending Section 9-105, entitled "Penalties" and Section 9-702, entitled "Carnivals" providing for increased penalties and licensing conditions for carnivals, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s rules for carnivals.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by amending Section 9-105, entitled "Penalties" and Section 9-702, entitled "Carnivals" providing for increased penalties and licensing conditions for carnivals, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance establishes westbound-only traffic on Griffith Street between Large Street and Castor Avenue.
Regulating the direction of the movement of traffic on Griffith street, from Large street to Castor avenue.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.