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 May 15, 2003 meeting.
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This enacted ordinance amended an earlier authorization for Edward Flippen, owner of 5651 Lansdowne Avenue, to construct and maintain a one-story building addition over the east footway of Fifty-seventh Street.
Amending Section 4 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 010381) approved June 14, 2001, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing Edward Flippen, owner of the property located at 5651 Lansdowne avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131, to construct, use and maintain a one (1) story building addition on and over the east footway of Fifty-seventh street adjacent to the property 5651 Lansdowne avenue, all under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the authorization conditions therein.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have put a proposed amendment to Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter before voters on November 4, 2003.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Section 8-200 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, by permitting the use of electronic submissions to improve the bidding process, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question 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 lapsed bill would have changed Philadelphia zoning rules to require a Zoning Board of Adjustment certificate before a new commercial or retail building larger than 180,000 square feet could be used for those purposes.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new section requiring a Zoning Board of Adjustment Certificate for any new construction of a commercial or retail building of a certain size; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Board of Surveyors to revise the mapped curb and house lines of Delaware Avenue between Tioga Street and Wheatsheaf Lane so they more closely match existing conditions.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 197 by narrowing Delaware Avenue, from Tioga Street to Wheatsheaf Lane, to conform more closely with existing as-built conditions and, if necessary, reserving and placing on the City Plan a certain right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have changed when refuse could be placed on the sidewalk for collection.
Amending Section 10-717 of Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Source Separation, Collection, and Disposal of Refuse" to provide for the allowable times for setting out refuse for collection; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to acquire about 9.3 acres associated with the Kensington & Tacony Industrial Track from Consolidated Rail Corporation, plus the approximately 21.63-acre Frankford Arsenal Boat Ramp property and about 2.09 acres of Tacony Boat Ramp properties from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire from the Consolidated Rail Corporation all of its right, title and interest, if any, in and to certain real property comprised of parcels of real estate, also known as part of the Kensington & Tacony Industrial Track; and to acquire from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting by and through the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, all of its right, title and interest, if any, in and to certain parcels of real estate known as the Frankford Arsenal Boat Ramp property and the Tacony Boat Ramp properties; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance grants Coleman Properties permission to construct, maintain, operate, replace, and remove telecommunications ductwork beneath the Delaware River and Frankford Creek Channel, along with aerial telecommunications facilities near public rights-of-way and City streets.
Granting permission to Coleman Properties, a Pennsylvania partnership, its successors and assigns to construct, maintain and operate, replace, and remove a ductbank for telecommunications purposes under the Delaware River and the Frankford Creek Channel and aerial facilities for telecommunications purposes along, over, in and under the public rights-of-way, City streets and Frankford Creek Channel; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have authorized Philadelphia to exercise its lease option and acquire from the Philadelphia Parking Authority the airport parking garages and related buildings, equipment, ramps, toll plazas, and other facilities at Philadelphia International Airport.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to exercise the City's option under a Lease Agreement and enter into an agreement to acquire all right, title and interest of The Philadelphia Parking Authority in and to all buildings, computers, peripherals, structures, improvements, facilities, fixtures, equipment, leasehold improvements, constructions in process, machinery, gates, signs, signals, fencing, garages, connecting bridges, elevated ramps, toll plazas and all other accessories now erected or constructed by the Authority at the Philadelphia International Airport on land owned by the City and leased to the Authority; and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and Director of Finance to take all other actions and enter into all other agreements necessary to complete the acquisition; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City to remove Oakford Street from the City Plan and vacate the section from Thirtieth Street to Thirty-first Street.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 17-S by striking from the City Plan and vacating Oakford Street from Thirtieth Street to Thirty-first Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance allows Popi's Enterprises, Ltd.
Granting permission to Popi's Enterprises, Ltd. located at 3120 - 3132 South Twentieth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145, to construct, use and maintain a building encroachment, entrance addition, north and south roof embellishments, rigid fabric awnings, canopy, pedestrian lights and underground electrical conduit on, under and over the west footway of South Twentieth Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the Philadelphia Phillies, its successors, and assigns to construct, own, and maintain 55 street light poles, 27 pedestrian light poles, and underground electrical and communications conduits near Pattison Avenue, Darien Street, and Hartranft Street beside the new ballpark.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Phillies, Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148, its successors and assigns, to construct, own and maintain a total of fifty-five (55) street light poles with luminaires, twenty-seven (27) pedestrian light poles with luminaires, underground electrical service conduit, underground electrical and communication ductbanks in the vicinity of Pattison Avenue, Darien Street, and Hartranft Street adjacent to the new ballpark.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed proposal would have authorized Philadelphia officials to issue up to $325 million in airport revenue bonds to finance a project at Philadelphia International Airport, including acquiring the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s rights to certain airport parking garages, lots, and related facilities.
Constituting the Fifth Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller and the City Solicitor, or a majority of them, to issue one or more series of Airport Revenue Bonds, of the City of Philadelphia and to take certain actions with respect to Qualified Swap Agreements, Exchange Agreements and similar instruments; determining the sufficiency of pledged Amounts Available for Debt Service; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; authorizing the Bond Committee to take certain action with regard to the terms and conditions of the Airport Revenue Bonds and related agreements; authorizing the Bond Committee to elect to include all revenues, rents, rates, tolls or other charges generated by or allocable to the Overseas Terminal and the Outside Terminal Area as Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance of the City to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Airport Revenue ...
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia officials to apply for federal and state funding for housing and community development programs, including community development, affordable housing, emergency shelters, housing for people with AIDS, and blight prevention.
Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; authorizing the Housing Director to file applications with HUD to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) program; authorizing the Housing Director, on behalf of the City, to file an application with HUD for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant; authorizing the Managing Director, on behalf of the City, to file an application or applications to obtain grants from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; and, authorizing the Mayor, the Housing Director and the Managing Director to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to...
Re-Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s rules for depositing and managing City funds by adding Hudson United Bank to the list of banks authorized to hold City deposits.
Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by adding Hudson United Bank to the list of City depositories.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to acquire about five acres of land at the northwest corner of 4601 Market Street from the Urban Education Development Research and Retreat Center, Inc.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire from the Urban Education Development Research and Retreat Center, Inc., fee simple title to, and all other real property interests in, approximately 5 acres of real estate within the property known as 4601 Market Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance created the Progress Plaza Tax Increment Financing District, covering the area generally bounded by Broad Street, Oxford Street, Thirteenth Street, and Jefferson Street, and approved the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development’s redevelopment plan.
Creating the Progress Plaza Tax Increment Financing District, being the area generally bounded by Broad street on the west, Oxford street on the north, Thirteenth street on the east, and Jefferson street on the south and approving the project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") for the redevelopment of the Progress Plaza Tax Increment Financing District and making certain findings and declarations, all in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, being the Act of July 11, 1990, P.L. 465, No. 113, as amended, and authorizing the Director of Finance and other offices of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance.
REPORTED FAVORABLY
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance created the Progress Plaza Tax Increment Financing District, covering the area generally bounded by Broad Street, Oxford Street, Thirteenth Street, and Jefferson Street, and approved the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development’s redevelopment plan.
Creating the Progress Plaza Tax Increment Financing District, being the area generally bounded by Broad street on the west, Oxford street on the north, Thirteenth street on the east, and Jefferson street on the south and approving the project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") for the redevelopment of the Progress Plaza Tax Increment Financing District and making certain findings and declarations, all in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, being the Act of July 11, 1990, P.L. 465, No. 113, as amended, and authorizing the Director of Finance and other offices of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance created the Progress Plaza Tax Increment Financing District, covering the area generally bounded by Broad Street, Oxford Street, Thirteenth Street, and Jefferson Street, and approved the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development’s redevelopment plan.
Creating the Progress Plaza Tax Increment Financing District, being the area generally bounded by Broad street on the west, Oxford street on the north, Thirteenth street on the east, and Jefferson street on the south and approving the project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") for the redevelopment of the Progress Plaza Tax Increment Financing District and making certain findings and declarations, all in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, being the Act of July 11, 1990, P.L. 465, No. 113, as amended, and authorizing the Director of Finance and other offices of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.