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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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Council actions

Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the March 6, 2008 meeting.

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Showing 37-54 of 108 actions from March 6, 2008

Council Action2008-03-06
Resolution 080258

The adopted resolution recognizes PECO Energy’s worker safety program after two linemen were rescued from a 130-foot transmission tower on February 27, 2008.

Recognizing PECO Energy's Worker Safety Program that averted a tragedy on February 27, 2008 when two linemen were rescued atop a 130 foot pole tower.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2008-03-06
Resolution 080257

City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the Anita C.

Recognizing the Anita C. Carboni Athletic Association On Its Many Contributions to the Children of Our Community.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Council Action2008-03-06
Resolution 080257

City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the Anita C.

Recognizing the Anita C. Carboni Athletic Association On Its Many Contributions to the Children of Our Community.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2008-03-06
Resolution 080257

City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the Anita C.

Recognizing the Anita C. Carboni Athletic Association On Its Many Contributions to the Children of Our Community.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2008-03-06
Bill 080256

This enacted ordinance amends Community College of Philadelphia’s Institutional Development District Master Plan.

To amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of Community College of Philadelphia by allowing for the construction of an addition to an already existing building to be used for additional classroom and educational space at the College.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2008-03-06
Bill 080256

This enacted ordinance amends Community College of Philadelphia’s Institutional Development District Master Plan.

To amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of Community College of Philadelphia by allowing for the construction of an addition to an already existing building to be used for additional classroom and educational space at the College.

Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Unanimous2008-03-06
Bill 080255

This enacted ordinance amends Community College of Philadelphia’s Institutional Development District Master Plan to allow construction of the two-story, 37,776-square-foot Pavilion Building next to the existing West Building at 17th and Spring Garden Streets.

To amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of Community College of Philadelphia by allowing for the construction of a new building to be used for additional classroom space, dining and educational space at the College.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2008-03-06
Bill 080255

This enacted ordinance amends Community College of Philadelphia’s Institutional Development District Master Plan to allow construction of the two-story, 37,776-square-foot Pavilion Building next to the existing West Building at 17th and Spring Garden Streets.

To amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of Community College of Philadelphia by allowing for the construction of a new building to be used for additional classroom space, dining and educational space at the College.

Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Unanimous2008-03-06
Bill 080254

This enacted ordinance revises the City street plan by vacating Harlan Street and Sharswood Street between Nineteenth and Twentieth Streets and placing Harlan Street in a new location about 51 feet north of its former location.

Authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 120 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Harlan Street and Sharswood Street, each from Nineteenth Street to Twentieth Street, and placing on the City Plan in a new location Harlan Street from Nineteenth Street to Twentieth Street, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of the relocated Harlan Street.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2008-03-06
Bill 080254

This enacted ordinance revises the City street plan by vacating Harlan Street and Sharswood Street between Nineteenth and Twentieth Streets and placing Harlan Street in a new location about 51 feet north of its former location.

Authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 120 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Harlan Street and Sharswood Street, each from Nineteenth Street to Twentieth Street, and placing on the City Plan in a new location Harlan Street from Nineteenth Street to Twentieth Street, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of the relocated Harlan Street.

Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2008-03-06
Bill 080253-A

This enacted ordinance changed the Philadelphia zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by Front Street, Lombard Street, 2nd Street, and Pine Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Front Street, Lombard Street, 2nd Street, and Pine Street.

Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Unanimous2008-03-06
Bill 080253-A

This enacted ordinance changed the Philadelphia zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by Front Street, Lombard Street, 2nd Street, and Pine Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Front Street, Lombard Street, 2nd Street, and Pine Street.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2008-03-06
Bill 080252

The lapsed bill would have authorized moving the east curb line of Broad Street about 9 feet 6 inches eastward along a section south of Fitzwater Street.

Authorizing and directing the revision of curb lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 97 by relocating the easterly curb line of Broad street approximately nine feet six inches eastwardly, from a point approximately seventy-seven feet one inch south of the south curb line of Fitzwater street to a point approximately one hundred twelve feet two inches south of the south curb line of Fitzwater street, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2008-03-06
Bill 080252

The lapsed bill would have authorized moving the east curb line of Broad Street about 9 feet 6 inches eastward along a section south of Fitzwater Street.

Authorizing and directing the revision of curb lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 97 by relocating the easterly curb line of Broad street approximately nine feet six inches eastwardly, from a point approximately seventy-seven feet one inch south of the south curb line of Fitzwater street to a point approximately one hundred twelve feet two inches south of the south curb line of Fitzwater street, under certain terms and conditions.

Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Unanimous2008-03-06
Bill 080251

This enacted ordinance establishes the Aramingo Avenue Shopping District, a neighborhood improvement district covering specified sections of Aramingo Avenue and nearby streets.

Establishing a neighborhood improvement district in an area that generally includes the east and west sides of Aramingo Avenue starting at 2700 Aramingo Avenue to 3995 Aramingo Avenue and the following blocks of streets: 2345 to 2363 E. Allegheny Avenue; 3300 to 3700 Gaul Street; 3300 to 3700 East Side Tulip Street; 3300 to 3400 Memphis Street; 2201 to 2270 E. Butler Street; 2230 to 2701 Castor Avenue; 2500 E. Ontario Street; 3701 to 3801 Sepviva Street; 3740 E. Thompson Street; 2400 to 2627 E. Tioga Street; 2335 to 2501 E. Westmoreland Street; 2415 to 2651 Wheatsheaf Lane; to be known as the Aramingo Avenue Shopping District; designating Impact Community Development Corporation, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; ...

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2008-03-06
Bill 080251

This enacted ordinance establishes the Aramingo Avenue Shopping District, a neighborhood improvement district covering specified sections of Aramingo Avenue and nearby streets.

Establishing a neighborhood improvement district in an area that generally includes the east and west sides of Aramingo Avenue starting at 2700 Aramingo Avenue to 3995 Aramingo Avenue and the following blocks of streets: 2345 to 2363 E. Allegheny Avenue; 3300 to 3700 Gaul Street; 3300 to 3700 East Side Tulip Street; 3300 to 3400 Memphis Street; 2201 to 2270 E. Butler Street; 2230 to 2701 Castor Avenue; 2500 E. Ontario Street; 3701 to 3801 Sepviva Street; 3740 E. Thompson Street; 2400 to 2627 E. Tioga Street; 2335 to 2501 E. Westmoreland Street; 2415 to 2651 Wheatsheaf Lane; to be known as the Aramingo Avenue Shopping District; designating Impact Community Development Corporation, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; ...

Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Unanimous2008-03-06
Bill 080250

The enacted law establishes zoning controls for RC-6 residential properties in the River Road area bounded by the County Line, a railroad right-of-way, Shawmont Avenue, and the Schuylkill River.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adopting a new Section 14-1635, entitled "River Road District Controls," under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2008-03-06
Bill 080250

The enacted law establishes zoning controls for RC-6 residential properties in the River Road area bounded by the County Line, a railroad right-of-way, Shawmont Avenue, and the Schuylkill River.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adopting a new Section 14-1635, entitled "River Road District Controls," under certain terms and conditions.

Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.