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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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Council actions

Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the April 25, 2002 meeting.

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Showing 37-54 of 121 actions from April 25, 2002

Unanimous2002-04-25
Bill 020259

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.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2002-04-25
Bill 020258

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.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2002-04-25
Bill 020258

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.

Unanimous2002-04-25
Bill 020257

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.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2002-04-25
Bill 020257

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.

Unanimous2002-04-25
Bill 020256

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.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2002-04-25
Bill 020256

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.

Unanimous2002-04-25
Bill 020255

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.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2002-04-25
Bill 020255

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.

Unanimous2002-04-25
Bill 020254

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.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2002-04-25
Bill 020254

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.

Unanimous2002-04-25
Bill 020253

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...

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2002-04-25
Bill 020253

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.

Unanimous2002-04-25
Bill 020252

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.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2002-04-25
Bill 020252

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.

Procedural2002-04-25
Bill 020230

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.

Unanimous2002-04-25
Bill 020230

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.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2002-04-25
Bill 020230

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.