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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Unanimous actions actions from the November 19, 2009 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 39 actions from November 19, 2009
This lapsed bill would have required Philadelphia residents to register bicycles operated on public rights-of-way, display a registration plate, and pay a $20 fee, with an exception for bicycles with seats shorter than 25 inches.
Amending Chapter 12-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Bicycle Regulations and Penalties," by requiring the registration of a bicycle that is operated on any public right-of-way, and providing penalties for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The lapsed bill would have authorized Charles E.
Authorizing Charles E. Jackson, his successors and assigns to legalize, construct, own, operate and maintain an existing building extension at 5801 Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill changes several Philadelphia permit and fee rules.
Amending Subcode "A" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," to revise various fee provisions and provide an exception to certain permitting requirements for public utilities, common carriers or commercial radio or television stations, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have made Old York Road one-way southbound between 66th Avenue and North 67th Avenue.
Establishing a one way regulation on Old York Road, from 66th Avenue to North 67th Avenue, southbound.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to sell eight City-owned parcels, including any buildings or other improvements, at specified South Philadelphia addresses for fair market value.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City to execute and deliver a deed conveying fee simple title to certain parcels of land, with any improvements thereon, located at 917 South 18th Street; 1023 South 18th Street; 1030 South Bouvier Street; 1633 Carpenter Street; 1635 Carpenter Street; 1542 Christian Street; 1833 Christian Street; and 1834 Christian Street, for fair market value, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced (By Request) and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer City-owned parcels and their improvements at 928, 1009, 1011, and 1035 S.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority a deed conveying fee simple title to certain parcels of land, with the improvements thereon, located at 928 S. 17th Street, 1009 S. 17th Street, 1011 S. 17th Street, and 1035 S. 17th Street, for further conveyance at fair market value, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced (By Request) and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes John Byrne, the owner of Pasiano’s at 7100 Tulip Street, to legalize and maintain an existing enclosed staircase that extends about 3 feet 7.5 inches onto the Princeton Avenue sidewalk, leaving about 5 feet 6 inches of clear walking space.
Authorizing John Byrne, owner of Pasiano's, 7100 Tulip Street, Philadelphia, PA 19135, to legalize the construction, operation and maintenance of an existing enclosed set of stairs located on the Princeton Avenue side of that property, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized $12.6 million in Fiscal Year 2010 transfers from a Grants Revenue Fund provision for other grants.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2010 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the Department of Revenue and the Grants Revenue Fund, the Department of Revenue.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The lapsed bill would have defined “block party” and “festival” in Philadelphia’s Traffic Code and required a written Department permit before either event could temporarily close a street.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by amending Section 12-102 by adding definitions; adding a new Section, providing for certain requirements for block parties and festivals; and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have increased fines for certain bicycle-related violations in Philadelphia.
Amending Chapter 12-800, entitled "Bicycle Regulations and Penalties," by increasing the fines for certain violations of that Chapter, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have increased fines for bicycle violations, including fines of $100 to $300 for riding on sidewalks or operating a bicycle while using headphones.
Amending Chapter 12-800, entitled "Bicycle Regulations and Penalties," by increasing the fines for certain violations of that Chapter and by providing for forfeiture of bicycles not equipped with brakes in violation of that Chapter, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted measure amended Philadelphia’s towing rules to let people sue a towing company that charges more than the city’s allowed maximum fees in certain situations.
Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," to provide a private right of action for persons aggrieved by certain violations of that Section, including, but not limited to, the provisions establishing maximum charges for towing services, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a license agreement with Impact Services Corporation to operate, manage, and maintain Walnut Lane Golf Course at 800 Walnut Lane as a public golf course.
Authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a license agreement between the City of Philadelphia and Impact Services Corporation under which Impact Services Corporation would operate, manage and maintain Walnut Lane Golf Course as a public golf course under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation to enter into a license agreement with Juniata Golf Foundation to operate, manage, and maintain Juniata Golf Course at 1363 E.
Authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a License Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and Juniata Golf Foundation under which Juniata Golf Foundation would operate, manage and maintain Juniata Golf Course as a public golf course under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas within the boundaries of Market Street, Farragut Street, Chestnut Street, and 49th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Market Street, Farragut Street, Chestnut Street and 49th Street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s Fiscal 2010 Capital Budget by revising and adding certain projects, amounts, and funding sources.
Amending Bill No. 090213 (approved May 27, 2009), entitled "An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2010 Capital Budget," by revising and adding certain projects, amounts and sources.
ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s six-year Capital Program for fiscal years 2010 through 2015.
Amending Bill No. 090212 (approved May 27, 2009), entitled "An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2010-2015 inclusive," by revising and adding certain projects, amounts and sources.
ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain properties in the area bounded by Walnut Street, 42nd Street, Locust Street, and 43rd Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Walnut Street, 42nd Street, Locust Street and 43rd Street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.