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 11, 2006 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 51 actions from May 11, 2006
This enacted ordinance authorizes paving the widened portions of City Avenue and Monument Road, and the full width of Presidential Boulevard between Monument Road and a specified property line near Target Corporation’s land.
Authorizing the paving of portions of City Avenue, Monument Road and Presidential Boulevard, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure establishes a no-parking, tow-away zone for semi-trailers and truck tractors on both sides of Ford Road between Monument Road and Chamounix Drive.
Establishing a no truck parking and tow-away zone regulation on Ford Road, Monument Road to Chamounix Drive, both sides.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure establishes a no-parking zone for semi-trailers and truck tractors at all times on both sides of Conshohocken Avenue between Neill Drive and Monument Road.
Establishing a no truck parking and tow-away zone regulation on Conshohocken Avenue, Neill Drive to Monument Road, both sides.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to apply for up to $2.5 million in state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grants for improvements at La Salle University’s Science and Technology Center, the Lutheran Theological Seminary, and Pleasant Playground.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000) to assist in the development of La Salle University Science and Technology Center, Lutheran Theological Seminary, and Pleasant Playground; and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the Water Commissioner to enter into an agreement with the owners of 627 Saint Georges Road for a permanent right-of-way through the property for drainage and sewer purposes.
Authorizing the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with the owners of 627 Saint Georges Road for the grant of a right-of-way to the City for drainage and sewer purposes through the property from Saint Georges Road to approximately 385 feet north of Saint Georges Road to Fairmount Park property, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes construction of a sewer and related work in a proposed right-of-way along former Greene Street, from Saint Georges Road through 627 Saint Georges Road to Fairmount Park property.
Authorizing the construction of a stormwater sewer and appurtenant work in a proposed right-of-way for drainage and sewer purposes in former Greene Street from Saint Georges Road, through 627 Saint Georges Road, to Fairmount Park property, approximately 385 feet north of Saint Georges Road.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance approved Philadelphia Gas Works’ Fiscal Year 2007 capital budget for up to $72,786,000 and authorized spending on listed capital projects during the fiscal year.
Approving the Fiscal Year 2007 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2008 through 2012.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance further revises Philadelphia Gas Works’ Fiscal Year 2006 capital budget, raising the spending limit from $65.835 million to $68.145 million.
Further amending Bill No. 050792, entitled "An Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2006 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2007 through 2011", as previously amended by Bill No. 060011, by approving a further revised Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2006.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Nick’s Roast Beef at 2212–16 Cottman Avenue to construct, own, and maintain a vestibule extending onto the south public sidewalk of Cottman Avenue.
Authorizing Nick's Roast Beef, 2212-16 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149, to construct, own and maintain a vestibule addition on the south public sidewalk of Cottman Avenue adjacent to the property, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to apply for up to $3 million in state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funding for renovations and improvements at St.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) to assist in the development of St. Agnes Medical Center; and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amended the Philadelphia Code’s rules for the Benjamin Franklin Parkway area.
Amending Section 14-1611 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls," by providing for additional height controls in the vicinity of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 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 amended the Philadelphia Code’s rules for the Benjamin Franklin Parkway area.
Amending Section 14-1611 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls," by providing for additional height controls in the vicinity of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 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 adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings about the Urban Industry Initiative.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to receive a programmatic update on the Urban Industry Initiative.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings about the Urban Industry Initiative.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to receive a programmatic update on the Urban Industry Initiative.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning rules for rebuilding nonconforming structures—buildings or uses that do not meet current zoning requirements—after fire, another natural event, condemnation, or certain demolitions.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-104, entitled "Non-Conforming Structures and Uses," by amending provisions relating to the reconstruction of non-conforming structures, 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.
The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning rules for rebuilding nonconforming structures—buildings or uses that do not meet current zoning requirements—after fire, another natural event, condemnation, or certain demolitions.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-104, entitled "Non-Conforming Structures and Uses," by amending provisions relating to the reconstruction of non-conforming structures, all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorized Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to extend the City’s lease for office space at 1234 Market Street from SEPTA, which owns the building, until June 30, 2014.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of The City of Philadelphia, to extend the term of a lease agreement between the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority as landlord and The City of Philadelphia as tenant for office space at 1234 Market Street, under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorized Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to extend the City’s lease for office space at 1234 Market Street from SEPTA, which owns the building, until June 30, 2014.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of The City of Philadelphia, to extend the term of a lease agreement between the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority as landlord and The City of Philadelphia as tenant for office space at 1234 Market Street, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.