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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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the March 23, 2006 meeting.
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Showing 55-72 of 85 actions from March 23, 2006
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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution proposes an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter that would direct the City and Police Department to consider video surveillance as part of efforts to fight crime and violence.
Proposing an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section calling on the City to fight crime and violence through the use of video surveillance, which shall be implemented in a manner that protects civil liberties and legitimate privacy interests.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted bill provided for Philadelphia voters to consider a Home Rule Charter amendment at a May 16, 2006 special election.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section calling on the City to fight crime and violence through the use of video surveillance, which shall be implemented in a manner that protects civil liberties and legitimate privacy interests; 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.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Evangelisonna of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church to maintain its existing entrance at 6501-05 Bustleton Avenue, including two exterior stairs, a handicapped-accessible ramp, and a raised landing that extends into the public footway.
Authorizing Evangelisonna of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church to construct, operate and maintain an existing raised platform entrance which consists of two (2) exterior stairs, a handicapped entrance ramp and a raised platform landing providing ingress/egress from the church located on the eastern part of 6501-05 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149, 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 ordinance authorizes Evangelisonna of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church to maintain its existing entrance at 6501-05 Bustleton Avenue, including two exterior stairs, a handicapped-accessible ramp, and a raised landing that extends into the public footway.
Authorizing Evangelisonna of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church to construct, operate and maintain an existing raised platform entrance which consists of two (2) exterior stairs, a handicapped entrance ramp and a raised platform landing providing ingress/egress from the church located on the eastern part of 6501-05 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149, 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 Evangelisonna of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church to maintain its existing entrance at 6501-05 Bustleton Avenue, including two exterior stairs, a handicapped-accessible ramp, and a raised landing that extends into the public footway.
Authorizing Evangelisonna of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church to construct, operate and maintain an existing raised platform entrance which consists of two (2) exterior stairs, a handicapped entrance ramp and a raised platform landing providing ingress/egress from the church located on the eastern part of 6501-05 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted law prohibits street vending and sidewalk sales on the south side of Spring Garden Street between 15th and 16th Streets.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section 9-203 relating to Street Vendors and Section 9-205 relating to Sidewalk Sales, by prohibiting street and sidewalk vending on certain portions of Spring Garden Street.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted law prohibits street vending and sidewalk sales on the south side of Spring Garden Street between 15th and 16th Streets.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section 9-203 relating to Street Vendors and Section 9-205 relating to Sidewalk Sales, by prohibiting street and sidewalk vending on certain portions of Spring Garden Street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted law prohibits street vending and sidewalk sales on the south side of Spring Garden Street between 15th and 16th Streets.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section 9-203 relating to Street Vendors and Section 9-205 relating to Sidewalk Sales, by prohibiting street and sidewalk vending on certain portions of Spring Garden Street.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill extended through June 30, 2006 the expiration date of a prohibition on demolishing buildings or other structures in an area bounded by Locust Street, Fifth Street, Washington Street, and the Delaware River.
Amending Bill No. 040369 (which became law June 21, 2004), as amended, entitled "An Ordinance amending Chapter 14-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Miscellaneous,' by adding a new section prohibiting the demolition of buildings or other structures located within the area bounded on the north by the south side of Locust Street, on the west by the east side of Fifth Street, on the south by the north side of Washington street, and on the east by the Delaware River, and providing that such prohibition shall expire after a specified period of time, all under certain terms and conditions," by further extending its expiration date.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.