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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Council actions
Unanimous actions actions from the June 12, 2008 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 52 actions from June 12, 2008
This enacted ordinance authorizes the James Thomas Development Company to construct, operate, and maintain a building extension at 4300 Boone Street at Roxborough Avenue.
Authorizing the James Thomas Development Company to construct, operate and maintain a building extension located at 4300 Boone Street at Roxborough Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends an earlier authorization for La Salle University to construct, own, and maintain an overhead pedestrian bridge across the 5600 block of E.
To amend an Ordinance authorizing La Salle University to construct, own and maintain an overhead pedestrian bridge crossing the 5600 block of E. Wister Street connecting the Main Campus with Germantown Hospital, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance approved up to $71,956,000 for Philadelphia Gas Works’ Fiscal Year 2009 capital projects, subject to conditions on spending, transfers, and project deadlines.
Approving the Fiscal Year 2009 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 2010 through 2014.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Housing and Commerce directors to apply for and accept federal and state grants for housing and community development, including programs for affordable housing, emergency shelters, housing for people with AIDS, and blight prevention.
Authorizing the Director of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) program; and for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant; with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Housing and Director of Commerce to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Housing and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance grants Massimo Criniti, owner of Criniti Restaurante Italiano, permission to build, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café on the east sidewalk of South Broad Street north of Moyamensing Avenue.
Granting permission to Massimo Criniti, owner of Criniti Restaurante Italiano, to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café located on the east sidewalk of S. Broad Street north of Moyemensing Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of Philadelphia, to acquire seven properties at 917, 919, 923, 925, 927, 929, and 931 South 22nd Street from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority the properties known as 917, 919, 923, 925, 927, 929 and 931 South 22nd Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Bikim Divine to construct, own, and maintain two roofed balconies at 1109 S.
Authorizing Bikim Divine to construct and maintain two (2) balconies at 1109 S. 23rd Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance expanded the areas where Philadelphia’s rules for newspaper and printed-material boxes on public sidewalks apply.
Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by amending Section 9-211, entitled "Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material," relating to the regulation of newspaper boxes on the public sidewalk, by including certain portions of Frankford and Torresdale avenues within the boundaries subject to the provisions of this Section, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes a no-truck-parking rule on both sides of Knorr Street between Frankford Avenue and Charles Street.
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Knorr Street, between Frankford Avenue and Charles Street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by Harbison Avenue, Tulip Street, former Harbison Avenue, Eadom Street, and Bridge Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Harbison Avenue, Tulip Street, (former) Harbison Avenue, Eadom Street and Bridge Street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City to remove Race Street from the City Plan between Thirty-third and Thirty-fourth Streets and reserve that area for drainage, water and gas mains, and other public utilities.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on City Plan No. 44 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Race Street from Thirty-third Street to Thirty-fourth Street and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for drainage purposes, water main purposes and public utility purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes paving Health Sciences Drive, East Service Drive, and West Service Drive in the specified sections near Civic Center Boulevard, Convention Avenue, and Health Sciences Drive.
Authorizing the paving of Health Sciences Drive from Civic Center Boulevard to Convention Avenue, East Service Drive from Civic Center Boulevard to Health Sciences Drive, and West Service Drive from Civic Center Boulevard to Health Sciences Drive, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes one-way traffic movement on three road segments: Civic Center Boulevard is westbound between Health Sciences Drive and Convention Avenue, Convention Avenue is northbound between those points, and Health Sciences Drive is eastbound.
Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Civic Center Boulevard between Health Sciences Drive and Convention Avenue, and on Convention Avenue between Civic Center Boulevard and Health Sciences Drive, and on Health Sciences Drive between Civic Center Boulevard and Convention Avenue.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City Plan by adding Health Sciences Drive, East Service Drive, and West Service Drive, creating utility and drainage rights-of-way, and revising the curblines and grades of Civic Center Boulevard.
Authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by placing on the City Plan Health Sciences Drive from Civic Center Boulevard to Convention Avenue, placing on the City Plan East Service Drive and West Service Drive each from Civic Center Boulevard to Health Sciences Drive, placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for various purposes adjacent to Health Sciences Drive, placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for drainage purposes at the intersection of Civic Center Boulevard and Convention Avenue, and revising the curblines and grades of Civic Center Boulevard, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances, of the beds of Health Sciences Drive, East Service Drive, and West Service Drive.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Keystone Opportunity Zone rules to provide up to seven additional years of certain tax exemptions, abatements, or credits for 2930 Chestnut Street in the West Philadelphia subzone after the existing benefits period ends, if the property is occupied by a qualified business.
Amending Chapter 19-3200, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone And Economic Development District," by providing for the extension of benefits for certain properties in certain subzones, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land within the area bounded by State Road, Poquessing Creek, the Delaware River, and Grant Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by State Road, Poquessing Creek, The Delaware River and Grant Avenue.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance provides unpaid leave for employees who experience domestic or sexual violence, or whose family or household member does, so they can seek medical care, counseling, victim services, safety or relocation assistance, or legal help.
Amending Section 9-1103 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Unlawful Employment Practices," and enacting a new Chapter 9-3200, entitled "Entitlement To Leave Due To Domestic Or Sexual Violence," to provide that certain employees may take unpaid leave from work to address domestic or sexual violence; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes changes to City Plan No.
Authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 109 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Melon Street from Thirty-Fifth Street westward to a dead end, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.