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
Unanimous actions actions from the June 10, 2004 meeting.
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This enacted ordinance approves the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s plan to redevelop the 54th and Columbia Urban Renewal Area, bounded generally by North 54th Street, Columbia Avenue, Ruby Street, and Hazelhurst Street.
Approving the redevelopment proposal of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of the 54th and Columbia Urban Renewal Area being the area generally bounded by North Fifty-fourth street, Columbia avenue, Ruby street and Hazelhurst street; 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 non-discrimination 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 not imminent with respect to the Project; and declaring the redev...
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill approves the first amendment to the redevelopment proposal, urban renewal plan, and relocation plan for the Tioga Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the First amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Tioga Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Hunting Park avenue on the north, Broad street, Germantown avenue, Venango street, Fifteenth street, Allegheny avenue and Germantown avenue on the east, Glenwood avenue and Lehigh avenue on the south and Twenty-third street, Allegheny avenue and Twenty-second street on the west, including the first amendment to the urban renewal plan and the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of one (1) property for industrial and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law; and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill approves the first amendment to the redevelopment, urban renewal, and relocation plans for the Frankford Creek Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the first amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Frankford Creek Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Orthodox street on the north, Adams avenue on the east, Frankford avenue on the south, East Hunting Park avenue, "O" street, Cayuga street and Castor avenue on the west, including the first amendment to the urban renewal plan and the first amendment to the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the establishment of a residential and related land reuse category, the additional land acquisition of approximately three (3) properties for residential and related uses, changing the land use for the block bounded by Wingohocking street, Frankford Creek, Cayuga street and Castor avenue to residential and related, the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill approves the first amendment to the redevelopment proposal, urban renewal plan, and relocation plan for the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, generally bounded by Lancaster and Belmont avenues and nearby streets.
Approving the first amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Lancaster avenue, Belmont avenue, Pennsgrove street, Forty-second street, Haverford avenue, Forty-fourth street, Fairmount avenue and Forty-seventh street, including the first amendment to the urban renewal plan and the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately four (4) properties for residential and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law; and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance permits licensed farmers’ markets on the south side of Walnut Street along Rittenhouse Square, despite the existing restrictions on sidewalk vending and sales there.
Amending Section 9-204 of the Philadelphia Code relating to Sidewalk Vendors in Center City and Section 9-205 of the Philadelphia Code relating to Sidewalk Sales to permit farmers' markets on the south side of Walnut Street on the sidewalk abutting Rittenhouse Square, and providing that provisions shall expire after a specified period of time, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance removes all designated locations where vendors may operate on both sides of Eighth Street between Market and Chestnut streets in Center City.
Amending the Ordinance approved January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1205-AA), 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 between Market and Chestnut streets.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill approves changes to the 45th & Sansom Urban Renewal Area, expanding its northern boundary from Chestnut Street to Market Street between 44th and Farragut Streets.
Approving the second amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the 45th & Sansom Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Market street on the north, South Forty-fourth street on the east, Walnut street on the south and Farragut street on the west, including the second amendment to the urban renewal plan and the first amendment to the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the expansion of the northern boundary of the urban renewal area from Chestnut street to Market street between Forty-fourth street and Farragut street, for the additional land acquisition of approximately fourteen (14) properties for commercial and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s parking tax by setting it at 20% of the amount charged for parking or storing a motor vehicle starting July 1, 2004, compared with the prior 15% rate.
Amending Chapter 19-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Tax," by establishing a rate of taxation on parking transactions for fiscal year 2005 and thereafter, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance approved a $65.054 million Fiscal Year 2004 capital budget for the Philadelphia Gas Works and authorized spending for the listed capital projects.
Approving the Fiscal Year 2004 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works, including the supplying of funds to be obtained in connection therewith, and acknowledging receipt of the Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2005 through 2009.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have reduced Philadelphia’s business privilege tax rates on business receipts and net income over time.
Amending Section 19-2604 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to tax rates, credits and alternative tax computation for the business privilege tax, by reducing certain tax rates; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution welcomed Celtic Football Club and its supporters to Philadelphia for a friendly match against Manchester United on July 28, 2004.
Welcoming the Celtic Football Club to Philadelphia and Honoring Them for a Victorious Season.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving a redevelopment contract and related requirements for specific parcels in the Cecil B.
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 Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 360 though 366 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 360 as 1500 North Nineteenth street, for Parcel No. 361 as 1514 North Nineteenth street, for Parcel No. 362 as 1520-1542 North Nineteenth street, for Parcel No. 363 as 1525-1543 North Nineteenth street, for Parcel No. 364 as 1519-1521 North Nineteenth street, for Parcel No. 365 as 1515 North Nineteenth street and for Parcel No. 366 as 1501-1509 North Nineteenth street including 1500-1506 North Gratz street and a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 424 and 425 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 424 as 1511-53 North Twentieth street including 1501-53 North Opal street,...
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Chief Inspector James Tiano for receiving the George Fencl Award from the Philadelphia Daily News.
Honoring Chief Inspector James Tiano upon receipt of the George Fencl Award.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving a redevelopment contract and disposition supplement for Parcel 2A, also identified as 27 North Ninth Street, in the Market Street East Urban Renewal Area.
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 Market Street East Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 2A also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 27 North Ninth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with PMA/811 Filbert Street Associates, L.P. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, described as the oldest African American fraternity in the United States, on its centennial anniversary.
Honoring the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, the oldest African American Fraternity in the United States, on the occasion of its centennial anniversary.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, at no cost and under conditions, the City-owned property at 1831 North Fifty-ninth Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution approves a redevelopment contract and disposition plan for five properties in the West Philadelphia Redevelopment Area: 6146 Master Street, 5935 Media Street, 5542 West Thompson Street, and 1313 and 1324 North 59th Street.
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 West Philadelphia Redevelopment Area identified by house numbers and street addresses as 6146 Master street, 5935 Media street, 5542 West Thompson street and 1313 & 1324 North Fifty-ninth street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Philadelphia Neighborhood Housing Services and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving a redevelopment contract and development rules for 12 parcels in the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area, identified by addresses on Parkside, Creighton, Viola, Wilton, Jefferson, Lindenwood, and Aberdeen Streets.
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 West Parkside Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 1 as 5150-5156 Parkside avenue, for Parcel No. 2 as 5162 Parkside avenue, for Parcel No. 3 as 1723 North Creighton street, for Parcel No. 4 as 5166 Viola street, for Parcel No. 5 as 5130 Viola street, for Parcel No. 6 as 1717-1719 North Wilton street, for Parcel No. 7 as 1725 North Wilton street, for Parcel No. 8 as 5231 Jefferson street, for Parcel No. 9 as 5230 Jefferson street, for Parcel No. 10 as 1710 Lindenwood street, for Parcel No. 11 as 1757-1759 Lindenwood street and for Parcel No. 12 as 1760 Aberdeen street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Community Ventures and to t...
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.