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
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the June 3, 2009 meeting.
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Showing 73-90 of 120 actions from June 3, 2009
This enacted ordinance authorized Philadelphia to issue up to $150 million in Gas Works revenue bonds to fund capital projects, financing costs, reserve deposits, and other project expenses.
Constituting the Tenth Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1998 (the "1998 General Ordinance"); authorizing the City to sell, either at public or private sale, Gas Works Revenue Bonds, Ninth Series, to pay the costs of certain capital projects and other Project Costs; authorizing the City to obtain Credit Facilities for the Ninth Series Bonds; making certain determinations and covenants relating to Gas Works Revenues and the payment of interest and principal; and authorizing covenants and actions in order that the Ninth Series Bonds shall not be arbitrage bonds; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $450 million in Gas Works Revenue Bonds, Eighth Series, to refund or redeem certain outstanding Gas Works bonds, cover related financing and project costs, and potentially pay costs tied to existing interest-rate agreements.
Constituting the Ninth Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1998 (the "1998 General Ordinance"); authorizing the City to sell, either at public or private sale, Gas Works Revenue Bonds, Eighth Series, to pay the cost of refunding or redeeming certain outstanding Gas Works Revenue Bonds and other Project Costs; authorizing the City to obtain credit enhancement and liquidity for all or a portion of the Eighth Series Bonds; authorizing the City to enter into or amend one or more Qualified Swap Agreements or to relate all or a portion of an existing Qualified Swap Agreement to all or a portion of a different series of outstanding Gas Works Revenue Bonds; making certain determinations and covenants relating to Gas Works Revenues and payment of interest and principal; and authorizing covenants and actions in order that the Eighth Series Bonds shall not be arbitrage bonds; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance authorized Philadelphia to issue up to $350 million in water and wastewater revenue bonds, sold publicly or privately, to fund projects such as water and wastewater treatment facilities, pipes, pumping stations, equipment, vehicles, and related costs.
Constituting the Twelfth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell either at public or private sale, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement and payment and liquidity sources for such Bonds; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligation; setting forth the use of proceeds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance authorizes a traffic signal at the intersection of 7th Street and Godfrey Avenue.
Authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of 7th Street and Godfrey Avenue.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes a traffic signal at the intersection of 7th Street and Godfrey Avenue.
Authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of 7th Street and Godfrey Avenue.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes a traffic signal at the intersection of 7th Street and Godfrey Avenue.
Authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of 7th Street and Godfrey Avenue.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance changed the 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, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted bill changes the approval process for plans establishing or amending Commercial Entertainment Districts: the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, rather than City Council, approves the plans, and a plan is deemed approved if the Commission does not act within 45 days.
Amending Chapter 14-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Entertainment District," by amending Section 14-403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Procedures for the Establishment of a Commercial Entertainment District," by amending the procedure by which a Plan of Development is approved or amended; and amending Section 14-409, entitled "Off-Street Loading," by adding provision relating to proposed projects in the Center City area, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill establishes a no-parking regulation on the eastern side of the 5200 block of Marshall Street, between Fisher Avenue and Duncannon Avenue.
Establishing a no parking regulation on the 5200 block of Marshall street, from Fisher avenue to Duncannon avenue, on the eastern side.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill establishes a no-parking regulation on the eastern side of the 5200 block of Marshall Street, between Fisher Avenue and Duncannon Avenue.
Establishing a no parking regulation on the 5200 block of Marshall street, from Fisher avenue to Duncannon avenue, on the eastern side.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill establishes a no-parking regulation on the eastern side of the 5200 block of Marshall Street, between Fisher Avenue and Duncannon Avenue.
Establishing a no parking regulation on the 5200 block of Marshall street, from Fisher avenue to Duncannon avenue, on the eastern side.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City street plan near Hartranft Street, Penrose Avenue, and Twenty-Second Street, including vacating part of Hartranft Street, changing the traffic island and curblines, and creating drainage and utility rights-of-way.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 46-S within an area bounded by Twenty-Sixth Street, the Schuylkill Expressway, and Penrose Avenue by placing on the City Plan three rights-of-way for drainage purposes; striking from the City Plan and vacating a portion of Hartranft Street between Twenty-Second Street and Penrose Avenue; authorizing the acquisition from the DRPA and subsequent conveyance to the abutting property owner of the bed of the portion of Hartranft Street being stricken; reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for various purposes within the lines of the portion of Hartranft Street being stricken; authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the rights-of-way placed on the City Plan by authority of this Ordinance; and relocating the curblines of the existing traffic island at the intersection of Hartranft Street, Penrose Avenue, and Twenty-Second Street; all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City street plan near Hartranft Street, Penrose Avenue, and Twenty-Second Street, including vacating part of Hartranft Street, changing the traffic island and curblines, and creating drainage and utility rights-of-way.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 46-S within an area bounded by Twenty-Sixth Street, the Schuylkill Expressway, and Penrose Avenue by placing on the City Plan three rights-of-way for drainage purposes; striking from the City Plan and vacating a portion of Hartranft Street between Twenty-Second Street and Penrose Avenue; authorizing the acquisition from the DRPA and subsequent conveyance to the abutting property owner of the bed of the portion of Hartranft Street being stricken; reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for various purposes within the lines of the portion of Hartranft Street being stricken; authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the rights-of-way placed on the City Plan by authority of this Ordinance; and relocating the curblines of the existing traffic island at the intersection of Hartranft Street, Penrose Avenue, and Twenty-Second Street; all under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City street plan near Hartranft Street, Penrose Avenue, and Twenty-Second Street, including vacating part of Hartranft Street, changing the traffic island and curblines, and creating drainage and utility rights-of-way.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 46-S within an area bounded by Twenty-Sixth Street, the Schuylkill Expressway, and Penrose Avenue by placing on the City Plan three rights-of-way for drainage purposes; striking from the City Plan and vacating a portion of Hartranft Street between Twenty-Second Street and Penrose Avenue; authorizing the acquisition from the DRPA and subsequent conveyance to the abutting property owner of the bed of the portion of Hartranft Street being stricken; reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for various purposes within the lines of the portion of Hartranft Street being stricken; authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the rights-of-way placed on the City Plan by authority of this Ordinance; and relocating the curblines of the existing traffic island at the intersection of Hartranft Street, Penrose Avenue, and Twenty-Second Street; all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Dahlia Osman to construct, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 1001 S.
Authorizing Dahlia Osman to construct, own and maintain, an open-air sidewalk cafe at 1001 S. 10th Street, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Dahlia Osman to construct, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 1001 S.
Authorizing Dahlia Osman to construct, own and maintain, an open-air sidewalk cafe at 1001 S. 10th Street, under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Dahlia Osman to construct, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 1001 S.
Authorizing Dahlia Osman to construct, own and maintain, an open-air sidewalk cafe at 1001 S. 10th Street, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The lapsed bill would have increased the fee for a special ordinance granting a person a special right, privilege, or franchise from $200 to $300.
Amending Section 21-501 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Special Rights, Privileges and Franchises," by revising the fee relating to special ordinances and requiring that such fee be paid prior to introduction or adoption of such ordinances, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.