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 February 16, 2006 meeting.
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Showing 1-17 of 17 actions from February 16, 2006
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas within the boundaries of Bustleton Avenue, Fulmer Street, a railroad right-of-way, and Grant Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Bustleton Avenue, Fulmer Street, a Railroad R.O.W. and Grant Avenue.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s Old City Residential Area Special District controls by extending the district to include the area generally bounded by Wood Street, Sixth Street, Vine Street, and Fifth Street.
Amending Section 14-1610 of The Philadelphia Code entitled, "Old City Residential Area Special District Controls," extending the boundaries of the District to include the area generally bounded by Wood street, Sixth street, Vine street and Fifth street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill approved the third amendment to the redevelopment and renewal plans for the Convention Center Renewal Area, generally bounded by Market, Juniper, Commerce, Thirteenth, Race, Twelfth and Vine Streets.
Approving the third amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Convention Center Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Market street, Juniper street, Commerce street, Thirteenth street, Race street, Twelfth street and Vine street, including the third amendment to the renewal plan and the second amendment to the relocation plan, which provides for certain changes in the renewal plan, namely, a change in the permitted permanent land use, accessory uses, urban design and architectural controls for the parcel located on the south side of Arch street and the west side of Twelfth street; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law and certain other minor revisions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the Board of Surveyors to remove portions of Bigonet Lane, Lare Street, and Bothwell Road from Philadelphia’s official City Plan in the specified areas.
Authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 240 and 295 by striking from the City Plan Bigonet Lane from Spring Lane to the Philadelphia-Montgomery County Line; by striking from the City Plan Lare Street from Bigonet Lane to the Philadelphia-Montgomery County Line; and by striking from the City Plan Bothwell Road from Bigonet Lane to a property line which separates the land of the Hughes-Foulkrod Construction Company from the land of Renfrew Realty Holdings, Inc.; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of the City-owned property at 5928-30 Germantown Avenue, including its buildings and improvements, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for a nominal payment.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, a deed conveying fee simple title to a certain tract of City-owned land with buildings and improvements thereon, situate 5928-30 Germantown Avenue in the City of Philadelphia, for further conveyance at fair market value.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amended a 2004 ordinance concerning the vacation of part of Salmon Street between Castor Avenue and Butler Street and the reservation of a right-of-way for drainage and water main purposes.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 040763) approved October 27, 2004, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 187 by striking from the City Plan and vacating a portion of Salmon Street between Castor Avenue and Butler Street, and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for drainage purposes and water main purposes, within the bed of Salmon Street, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the time for compliance with the conditions stated therein.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes George Wake, doing business as Big George’s Diner, to operate and maintain an existing one-story addition at 285 S.
Authorizing George Wake, d/b/a "Big George's Diner," to construct, operate and maintain an existing one-story building addition located at 285 S. 52nd Street on the north sidewalk of Spruce Street and the east sidewalk of S. 52nd Street, and a proposed one-story building addition to be located at 283 S. 52nd Street on the east sidewalk of S. 52nd Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes George Wake, doing business as Big George’s Diner, to operate and maintain an existing one-story addition at 285 S.
Authorizing George Wake, d/b/a "Big George's Diner," to construct, operate and maintain an existing one-story building addition located at 285 S. 52nd Street on the north sidewalk of Spruce Street and the east sidewalk of S. 52nd Street, and a proposed one-story building addition to be located at 283 S. 52nd Street on the east sidewalk of S. 52nd Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill approves the first amendment to the redevelopment and urban renewal plans for the West Fairhill/East Tioga/Hunting Park area, generally bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, Fifth and Sixth Streets, Lehigh Avenue, and Broad and Venango Streets.
Approving the first amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the West Fairhill/East Tioga/Hunting Park Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Wingohocking street and Roosevelt boulevard on the north, North Fifth street and North Sixth street on the east, Lehigh avenue on the south and Broad street and Venango street 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 additional land acquisition of approximately forty-four (44) properties for residential and related uses; the additional land acquisition of approximately six (6) 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.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill changes the requirements for banks and other institutions that hold Philadelphia city funds.
Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements", by clarifying the requirements for city depositories.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill changes the requirements for banks and other institutions that hold Philadelphia city funds.
Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements", by clarifying the requirements for city depositories.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill changes the requirements for banks and other institutions that hold Philadelphia city funds.
Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements", by clarifying the requirements for city depositories.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance requires owners of rental properties to provide tenants, before a tenancy begins, with a Certificate of Rental Suitability issued within the previous 60 days, along with specified property information and the Partners for Good Housing Handbook.
Amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code) by providing for a Certificate of Rental Suitability to be provided by the owner of any rental property prior to the inception of any tenancy, and providing for a private right of action by tenants to compel compliance with the Code, all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance requires owners of rental properties to provide tenants, before a tenancy begins, with a Certificate of Rental Suitability issued within the previous 60 days, along with specified property information and the Partners for Good Housing Handbook.
Amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code) by providing for a Certificate of Rental Suitability to be provided by the owner of any rental property prior to the inception of any tenancy, and providing for a private right of action by tenants to compel compliance with the Code, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed resolution proposed amendments to Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2007 operating budget and five-year financial plan that would have established a $2.5 million fund for a District Attorney’s Office witness protection and relocation program.
Proposing an amendment to Bill No. 060003 which provides for the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2007 and a corresponding amendment to Res. No. 060019 which provides for the Five-Year Financial Plan to establish a $2.5 million fund to provide a witness protection and relocation program on behalf of the District Attorney's office.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have authorized Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to lease about 58.8 acres at 7800 Penrose Ferry Road to the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for further sublease to Philadelphia Biosolids Services, LLC., a certain portion of a parcel of ground located at 7800 Penrose Ferry Road; 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’s Water and Procurement Commissioners to enter into a service contract with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.
Authorizing the Water Commissioner and the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a Service Contract with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, pursuant to which the City will assume certain obligations under an agreement that the Authority will enter into with Philadelphia Biosolids Services, LLC to design, finance, build, own and maintain facilities and equipment, and provide operating services, for the management of the City's wastewater treatment solids; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.