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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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Procedural actions actions from the June 12, 2008 meeting.

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Showing 91-106 of 106 actions from June 12, 2008

Procedural2008-06-12
Bill 080426

The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract to pave Delaware Avenue between Lewis Street and Orthodox Street.

Authorizing the paving of Delaware Avenue from Lewis Street to Orthodox 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.

Procedural2008-06-12
Bill 080425

This enacted bill authorizes the Mayor to sign a mutual aid agreement between Philadelphia and New Jersey.

Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement by and between the City of Philadelphia and the State of New Jersey, 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.

Procedural2008-06-12
Bill 080425

This enacted bill authorizes the Mayor to sign a mutual aid agreement between Philadelphia and New Jersey.

Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement by and between the City of Philadelphia and the State of New Jersey, 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.

Procedural2008-06-12
Bill 080424-A

The enacted measure requires the Philadelphia Department of Records to check whether the person transferring real estate matches the recorded owner before recording most deeds.

Amending Title 2 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City-County Consolidation," by adding a new Chapter providing that prior to the recording of any deed, a check of record ownership be conducted by the Department of Records, appropriate documentation be submitted to the Department with certain deeds and requirements for the delivery of deeds to the Department of Records be met; providing for notification to the record owner of the recording of any deed; providing for exemptions and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

AMENDED

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

Procedural2008-06-12
Bill 080424-A

The enacted measure requires the Philadelphia Department of Records to check whether the person transferring real estate matches the recorded owner before recording most deeds.

Amending Title 2 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City-County Consolidation," by adding a new Chapter providing that prior to the recording of any deed, a check of record ownership be conducted by the Department of Records, appropriate documentation be submitted to the Department with certain deeds and requirements for the delivery of deeds to the Department of Records be met; providing for notification to the record owner of the recording of any deed; providing for exemptions and making certain technical changes, 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.

Procedural2008-06-12
Bill 080381

This withdrawn proposal would have changed the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain properties in the area bounded by Delaware Avenue, Fairmount Avenue, Front Street, and Poplar Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Delaware Avenue, Fairmount Avenue, Front Street, and Poplar Street.

ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR

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

Procedural2008-06-12
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; ...

ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR

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

Procedural2008-06-12
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.

ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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

Procedural2008-06-12
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.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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

Procedural2008-06-12
Bill 080249

This enacted bill changes the zoning designations for certain land located between the County Line, a railroad right-of-way, Shawmont Avenue, and the Schuylkill River.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the County Line, a Railroad R.O.W., Shawmont Avenue and the Schuylkill River, and approving a Master Plan of Development.

ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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

Procedural2008-06-12
Bill 080249

This enacted bill changes the zoning designations for certain land located between the County Line, a railroad right-of-way, Shawmont Avenue, and the Schuylkill River.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the County Line, a Railroad R.O.W., Shawmont Avenue and the Schuylkill River, and approving a Master Plan of Development.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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

Procedural2008-06-12
Bill 080169

The enacted bill provided for Philadelphia voters to decide in a November 4, 2008 special election whether to amend the Home Rule Charter.

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 relating to the transfer of the powers and duties of the Fairmount Park Commission to the Department of Recreation (to be renamed the "Department of Parks and Recreation") and reconstituting the Fairmount Park Commission as the Commission on Parks and Recreation, with new powers and duties; 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.

Procedural2008-06-12
Bill 080169

The enacted bill provided for Philadelphia voters to decide in a November 4, 2008 special election whether to amend the Home Rule Charter.

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 relating to the transfer of the powers and duties of the Fairmount Park Commission to the Department of Recreation (to be renamed the "Department of Parks and Recreation") and reconstituting the Fairmount Park Commission as the Commission on Parks and Recreation, with new powers and duties; 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.

Procedural2008-06-12
Bill 080080-A

This enacted ordinance establishes the Queen Village Neighborhood Conservation District, covering an area generally bounded by Washington Avenue, Bainbridge Street, 6th Street, and Front Street, with an exception for properties under South Street/HeadHouse Square controls.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new Section 14-908, entitled "Queen Village Neighborhood Conservation District."

AMENDED

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

Procedural2008-06-12
Bill 080080-A

This enacted ordinance establishes the Queen Village Neighborhood Conservation District, covering an area generally bounded by Washington Avenue, Bainbridge Street, 6th Street, and Front Street, with an exception for properties under South Street/HeadHouse Square controls.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new Section 14-908, entitled "Queen Village Neighborhood Conservation District."

ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.

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

Procedural2008-06-12
Bill 080080-A

This enacted ordinance establishes the Queen Village Neighborhood Conservation District, covering an area generally bounded by Washington Avenue, Bainbridge Street, 6th Street, and Front Street, with an exception for properties under South Street/HeadHouse Square controls.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new Section 14-908, entitled "Queen Village Neighborhood Conservation District."

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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