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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Unanimous actions actions from the May 11, 2006 meeting.
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This lapsed bill would have authorized changes to the City Plan to vacate portions of Swanson Street between Catharine Street and I-95 and Fitzwater Street between Christopher Columbus Boulevard and I-95.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 238 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Swanson street from Catharine street northwardly to the Delaware Expressway (I-95), by reserving and placing a right-of-way for drainage purposes and Water Main purposes within the bed of Swanson street and by striking from the City Plan and vacating Fitzwater street from Christopher Columbus boulevard westwardly to the Delaware Expressway (I-95), all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Francis X.
Authorizing Francis X. Smith, 2112 S. Howard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, owner of the property 100 McKean Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, his successors and assigns, to construct and maintain a garage extension, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance grants Nathan Ross and Samuel Lynagh, owners of New Wave Café at 782-784 South Third Street, permission to operate a sidewalk café with six tables extending up to about four feet onto the north side of Catharine Street, while leaving about eight feet of walkway unobstructed.
Granting permission to Nathan Ross and Samuel Lynagh, owners of New Wave Café, located at 782-784 South Third street, to operate and maintain an open air sidewalk cafe on the north footway of Catharine street adjacent to 782-784 South Third street, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill approved a lease amendment allowing Philadelphia Gas Works, through the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, to continue renting premises at 1137 Chestnut Street from the City of Philadelphia for an additional term.
Approving a Lease Amendment between Philadelphia Gas Works by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, solely in its capacity as operator and manager of the City-owned Philadelphia Gas Works, and the City of Philadelphia, Trustee under the Will of Stephen Girard, deceased, acting by the Board of Directors of City Trusts for certain premises located at 1137 Chestnut Street.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted measure submitted a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to voters on November 7, 2006.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to require the Finance Director to issue an annual report that analyzes the participation of disadvantaged business enterprises on City contracts and sets participation goals for such businesses, using such categories as Council may define, under certain terms and conditions, and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill creates a process for selecting one or more banks or other qualified institutions to receive City deposits used to pay City employees.
Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by establishing a process to select a bank or banks to receive City deposits to be used to meet City payroll expenses, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted measure establishes a no-parking zone for semi-trailers and truck tractors on both sides of Upland Way, between 54th Street and Woodbine Avenue.
Establishing a no truck parking and tow-away zone regulation on Upland Way, 54th Street to Woodbine Avenue, both sides.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes revisions to the City Plan to widen portions of City Avenue, Monument Road, and Presidential Boulevard and to vacate a small portion at the City Avenue–Monument Road intersection.
Authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 190 within the general area of City Avenue, Monument Road and Presidential Boulevard, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances, of the beds of the portions of City Avenue, Monument Road and Presidential Boulevard as proposed to be widened by this Ordinance.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
Introduced (By Request) and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.