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.
Action types
Council actions
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the June 15, 2006 meeting.
Meeting dates
Page 9 of 10
Showing 145-162 of 170 actions from June 15, 2006
This enacted bill authorizes the City Solicitor to enter into a contract lasting up to four years for editing, organizing, marketing, and producing printed and electronic versions of the 9th edition of The Philadelphia Code and periodic supplements.
Authorizing the City Solicitor, on behalf of the City, to enter into a multi-year contract with a provider of codification, editing, and marketing services to produce printed and electronic versions of the 9th edition of The Philadelphia Code and periodic supplements, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance allows Philadelphia to immobilize or tow a vehicle when it has three or more delinquent parking tickets or automated red-light camera violation notices, after the required notice period.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to include violations issued pursuant to an automated red light camera enforcement system as a basis for immobilization and impoundment of vehicle; provide for fees for additional fees for failure to respond to violations issued pursuant to an automated red light camera enforcement system.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance amended the authorization for Johnny Mañanas Restaurant at 4201 Ridge Avenue to operate an open-air sidewalk café.
Amending Section 4 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 030341) approved July 31, 2003, entitled "An Ordinance granting permission to Johnny Mañanas Restaurant located at 4201 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129, to operate and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe on the northeast corner of Ridge and Midvale avenues, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the time for compliance with the authorization conditions therein.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted regulation prohibits parking motor homes on both sides of Livezey Street between Ridge Avenue and Valley Avenue.
Establishing a no motor home parking regulation on Livezey Street, Ridge Avenue to Valley Avenue, both sides.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to enter into an agreement for the City to sublease the first and second floors of a building at 5201 Old York Road from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement to sublease from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority the 1st and 2nd floors of a building located at 5201 Old York Road, under certain terms and conditions.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted change to Philadelphia’s Zoning Code requires uses in the Frankford Avenue Special District that occupy more than 10,000 square feet to provide one off-street parking space for every 1,000 square feet of floor area.
Amending Section 14-1619 of The Philadelphia Zoning Code, entitled "Frankford Avenue Special District Controls," by adding parking requirements for the District all under certain terms and conditions.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed resolution would have proposed an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter for submission to city voters.
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 Providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the United States to begin an immediate withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, beginning with the National Guard and Reserve and ending with a total withdrawal of U.S. forces by the end of year 2006.
FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED COUNCIL MEETING
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted law adds the south side of Filbert Street between 12th and 13th streets to the locations where the Department may approve a tour passenger loading zone.
Amending Section 9-407 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tour Passenger Carriers," by providing for additional Tour Passenger Loading Zones on Filbert Street between 12th and 13th streets, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by Poplar Street, Canal Street, Lewellen Street, and Delaware Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Poplar Street, Canal Street, Lewellen Street and Delaware Avenue.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by Roberts Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, Crowell Street, Ontario Street, 22nd Street, Westmoreland Street, Stokely Street, 25th Street, Fox Street, and Henry Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roberts Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, Crowell Street, Ontario Street, 22nd Street, Westmoreland Street, Stokely Street, 25th Street, Fox Street, Hunting Park Avenue and Henry Avenue.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed bill would have submitted a 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 an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the United States to begin an immediate withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, beginning with the National Guard and Reserve and ending with a total withdrawal of U.S. forces by the end of year 2006; 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.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have submitted a 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 an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the United States to begin an immediate withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, beginning with the National Guard and Reserve and ending with a total withdrawal of U.S. forces by the end of year 2006; 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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have submitted a 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 an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the United States to begin an immediate withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, beginning with the National Guard and Reserve and ending with a total withdrawal of U.S. forces by the end of year 2006; 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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas of land bounded by the I-76 Schuykill Expressway, a railroad right-of-way, and Penrose Ferry Road.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the I-76 Schuykill Expressway, a Railroad right-of-way and Penrose Ferry Road.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill changes the zoning designations on Philadelphia’s Zoning Maps for certain land bounded by Bridge Street, Tacony Street, a line 245 feet north of Sanger Street, the Delaware River, and Frankford Creek.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Bridge Street, Tacony Street, a line 245 feet north of Sanger Street, the Delaware River and the Frankford Creek.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to apply for up to $2.575 million in state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grants for construction or renovations at Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Parkview Hospital, the Mural Arts Center, and Project H.O.M.E.’s learning center.
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 Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($2,575,000) to assist in the development of Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Parkview Hospital, Mural Arts Center, and Project H.O.M.E.; and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to apply for up to $500,000 in state redevelopment assistance funds for repairs and upgrades to buildings at 1952 East Allegheny Avenue used by Impact Services and created by Opportunity Park.
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 amount not to exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) to assist in the development of Impact Services; and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the City to remove from the City Plan and vacate Odd Fellows Avenue between Brown Street and a dead end about 150 feet north of Brown Street.
Authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 271 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Odd Fellows Avenue from Brown Street to a dead end approximately 150' northwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.