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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Council actions
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the June 5, 2003 meeting.
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Showing 109-126 of 292 actions from June 5, 2003
The enacted law authorizes the Department of Streets’ Board of Surveyors to approve supplemental plans that change curb lines, roadway widths, or grades for part of a block during street improvements.
Amending Chapter 11-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Board of Surveyors," by amending Section 11-301, entitled "Street Improvements," by adding new subsections authorizing the Board of Surveyors of the Department of Streets, by resolution, to file a supplemental plan to the City Plan showing any changes in curb lines and grades that in the judgment of the Board of Surveyors will enhance pedestrian safety and improve traffic calming, provided that these changes do not affect the curb line for an entire block, under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City to remove Porter Street, between Christopher Columbus Boulevard and Weccacoe Street, from the official City Plan.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 26-S by striking from the City Plan Porter Street from Christopher Columbus Boulevard to Weccacoe Street, under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance grants SunGard Availability Services Inc.
Granting permission to SunGard Availability Services Inc., 401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19108, to construct, own, use and maintain a concrete conduit bank housing electrical cables and private telecommunications facilities, under and across Noble street, east of Broad street; all under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance expands the properties covered by the South Street/Headhouse Square Special Services District zoning controls.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-1612 entitled "South Street/HeadHouse Square Special Services District Controls," by extending the said controls to conform with City Council Ordinance (Bill No. 010069, approved June 14, 2001), under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance expands the properties covered by the South Street/Headhouse Square Special Services District zoning controls.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-1612 entitled "South Street/HeadHouse Square Special Services District Controls," by extending the said controls to conform with City Council Ordinance (Bill No. 010069, approved June 14, 2001), under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance expands the properties covered by the South Street/Headhouse Square Special Services District zoning controls.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-1612 entitled "South Street/HeadHouse Square Special Services District Controls," by extending the said controls to conform with City Council Ordinance (Bill No. 010069, approved June 14, 2001), 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 ordinance authorizes Trigen-Philadelphia Energy Corporation, or its successors and assigns, to build, own, and maintain an underground chilled-water distribution system from its Edison Plant at 908 Sansom Street to four Thomas Jefferson University Hospital buildings.
Authorizing Trigen-Philadelphia Energy Corporation, 2600 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, its successors and assigns, to construct, own and maintain an underground chilled water distribution system from their central chiller, originating from Trigen's Edison Plant located at 908 Sansom Street to four (4) buildings owned by Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance requires stop signs to be placed and maintained on Second Street at the intersection of Poplar Street, consistent with PennDOT regulations.
Authorizing the installation of stop signs on Second Street at the intersection of Poplar Street.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted measure amended Philadelphia’s zoning code by expanding the boundaries of 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 extending the boundaries of the area subject to special controls and by specifying uses not prohibited in this area, 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 measure amended Philadelphia’s zoning code by expanding the boundaries of 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 extending the boundaries of the area subject to special controls and by specifying uses not prohibited in this area, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted measure amended Philadelphia’s zoning code by expanding the boundaries of 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 extending the boundaries of the area subject to special controls and by specifying uses not prohibited in this area, 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 one-way traffic on Haddington Lane between Fifty-Ninth Street and Felton Street.
Regulating the direction of the movement of traffic on Haddington lane, from Fifty-Ninth street to Felton street.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.